Crossword Genius

Biggest supporter in ground hit bouncer close to exit (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taproot

'biggest supporter in ground' is the definition.
(large root in a plant)

'hit bouncer close to exit' is the wordplay.
'hit' becomes 'tap' (I've seen this before**).
'bouncer' becomes 'roo' (informal term for a kangaroo).
'close to' suggests the final letters (the close/ending of).
The last letter of 'exit' is 't'.
'tap'+'roo'+'t'='TAPROOT'

(Other definitions for taproot that I've seen before include "Main underground part of plant" , "Plant's main source of nourishment" , "Main part of plant in earth" , "Part of plant growing down vertically" , "infrastructure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.