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Stem offering firm support (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

staunch

This clue is a double definition.

'stem' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'offering firm support' is the second definition.
(as in a staunch supporter)

(Other definitions for staunch that I've seen before include "Plug" , "Trustworthy" , "Firm in loyalty" , "Sturdy" , "way to limit bloodshed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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