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Support vertebral area (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

back

This clue is a double definition.

'support' is the first definition.
(back is a kind of support)

'vertebral area' is the second definition.
(vertebrae are found in the back)

(Other definitions for back that I've seen before include "Support a play - player" , "Support - defender - reverse" , "Rear -- endorse" , "Give support to; player" , "Stern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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