Crossword Genius

Red-nosed drunk is given support (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endorsed

'given support' is the definition.

'red-nosed drunk' is the wordplay.
'drunk' indicates an anagram.
'red'+'nosed'='rednosed'
'rednosed' is an anagram of 'ENDORSED'.

'is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for endorsed that I've seen before include "Wrote one's signature on the back" , "Confirmed a statement or signed back of cheque" , "Seconded" , "Approved and backed" , "Signed one's name to certify" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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