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Supports for the last roses to come out (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endorses

'supports' is the definition.
('endorse' can be a synonym of 'support')

'the last roses to come out' is the wordplay.
'the last' becomes 'end'.
'to come out' indicates anagramming the letters.
'roses' anagrammed gives 'orses'.
'end'+'orses'='ENDORSES'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for endorses that I've seen before include "Gives support or approval to" , "'Supports, backs (8)'" , "Approves, supports" , "One dress (anag.)" , "Countersigns, approves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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