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Supports the Faces (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

countenances

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This might be a double definition.

'supports' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the faces' is the second definition.
(countenance is a kind of face)

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(Other definitions for countenances that I've seen before include "facial expressions" , "Approves of" , "sanctions" , "Faces" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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