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In such years, is one inclined to need support? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

lean

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'inclined to need support?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in such years is one' is the wordplay.
'in such years' becomes 'le' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'is one' becomes 'an' (I've seen this in other clues).
'le'+'an'='LEAN'

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(Other definitions for lean that I've seen before include "bank" , "Current update (colloq.)" , "Wiry" , "Of meat, with little or no fat" , "Be inclined - not fat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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