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Gives support to defenders (5)

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backs

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'to defenders' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for backs that I've seen before include "delightful Cambridge area" , "champions" , "Levy of money" , "Defensive players" , "Gives support or one's blessing to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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