Supports and foots the bills for (6)
I believe the answer is:
stands
This clue could be a double definition.
'supports' is the first definition.
(stand is a kind of support)
'foots the bills for' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stands that I've seen before include "Stadium seats" , "Sets of tiered seats for sports spectators" , "Remains in force" , "Places upright" , "doesn't change" .)