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Trojan worker provides good support (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grafter

'trojan worker' is the definition.
(trojan can mean a hard worker or grafter)

'good support' is the wordplay.
'good' becomes 'g' (abbreviation).
'support' becomes 'rafter' (architectural support).
'g'+'rafter'='GRAFTER'

'provides' is the link.

(Other definitions for grafter that I've seen before include "One who works hard" , "Hard worker - corrupt operator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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