Sponsor two little boys (6)

I believe the answer is:

patron

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'sponsor' is the definition.
(I know that sponsor can be written as patron)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for patron that I've seen before include "With help, he" , "Regular customer or sponsor" , "Sponsor or backer as of the arts" , "Regular customer; backer" , "Financial supporter - customer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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