Supporter getting the wind up? (3)

I believe the answer is:

fan

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'supporter' is the definition.
(I know that supporter can be written as fan)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for fan that I've seen before include "Devotee; ventilator" , "Spanish women wave it to cool themselves" , "Device to cool the face" , "Cooling device for devoted follower?" , "Cooler; enthusiast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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