Crossword Genius

Supporting member making us smile broadly (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beam

This clue is a double definition.

'supporting member' is the first definition.

'smile broadly' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'making us' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for beam that I've seen before include "Ray - side" , "A broad smile like lunar ray" , "Ray; piece of timber" , "Rafter - smile - width" , "Ray of light or a large smile" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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