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Supports what a peacock does (6)

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I believe the answer is:

struts

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

'a peacock does' is the wordplay.
'a peacock' becomes 'strut' (I've seen this before).
'does' becomes 's' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'strut'+'s'='STRUTS'

'what' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for struts that I've seen before include "Bars inserted into framework to strengthen it" , "Strengthening bars" , "parades with conscious pride" , "Walks proudly like farmyard rooster" , "Walks in proud, showy way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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