Tomato plant supports (6)

I believe the answer is:

stakes

(Other definitions for stakes that I've seen before include "Sharp sticks or wagers" , "Pointed sticks or shares in enterprise" , "Monies risked on a gamble" , "Bets or pointed sticks" , "Pointed poles or bets" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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