It ain't easy (4)

I believe the answer is:

bear

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Support; wild animal" , "Situation where there are more sellers than willing buyers" , "Pessimistic investor" , "Abide; support" , "Hack" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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