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Supporter keeping log to stimulate setter perhaps (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

firedog

'supporter keeping log' is the definition.
(supporter holding a log in a fireplace)

'stimulate setter perhaps' is the wordplay.
'stimulate' becomes 'fire' (fire or fire up can mean to stimulate).
'setter perhaps' becomes 'dog' (setter is a type of dog).
'fire'+'dog'='FIREDOG'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for firedog that I've seen before include "Hearth support" , "hearth fixture" , "bar by the grate" , "Andiron" , "Enthuse boxer, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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