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Supports and is clearly proud of oneself (6)

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struts

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'supports' is the definition.
(strut is a kind of support)

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(Other definitions for struts that I've seen before include "arrogant motions" , "Bars inserted into framework to strengthen it" , "parades with conscious pride" , "Walks proudly like peacock" , "Walks in pompous self-satisfied way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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