Morale-boosting support (13)

I believe the answer is:

encouragement

(Other definitions for encouragement that I've seen before include "Persuasion" , "Expression of approval and support" , "Act of spurring on" , "Reassurance, cheer" , "Boost" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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