Was supported in conversation (3)
I believe the answer is:
sat
'was supported' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'in conversation' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'SAT' is hidden in the letters of 'conversation'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sat that I've seen before include "nearly half a day" , "Took (examination)" , "twenty-four hours" , "Was sitting" , "Took a seat and posed for a portrait" .)