The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SECONDED which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2010.
Added support, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SECONDED | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Added support, in a way
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- accessory
 - accompaniment
 - stiffener
 - reinforce
 - annotation
 - additional
 - label
 - adjunct
 - adjuvant
 - prop
 - reinforced
 - strengthened
 
Crossword Answer definitions
SECONDED verb- To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
 - To follow in the next place; to succeed.
 - To climb after a lead climber.
 
- To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
 - To assist or support; to back.
 - To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)
 - To accompany by singing as the second performer.
 
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