Thing relied on for support (6)

I believe the answer is:

crutch

(Other definitions for crutch that I've seen before include "Walking support, fits under armpit" , "Walking support for lame person" , "It assists the lame" , "Lame walker's aid" , "Support for a disabled person while walking" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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