Crossword Genius

Remain and support (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stay

I believe this is a double definition.

'remain' is the first definition.
(I know that stay is a more specific form of remain)

'support' is the second definition.
(I know that stay is a type of brace)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stay that I've seen before include "Reside" , "hang about" , "Remain; guy" , "Rope bracing a mast etc" , "Remain - support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app