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What spectators sit on to support teams (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

backsides

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'what spectators sit' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'on to support teams' is the wordplay.
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'to support' becomes 'back' (to back is to support or endorse).
'teams' becomes 'sides' (eg football sides).
'back' next to 'sides' is 'BACKSIDES'.

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(Another definition for backsides that I've seen is " seats".)

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