Crossword clue

Supporter crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Supporter”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is FAN.

Top answer FAN 3 letters · Enthusiastic follower

All answers for “Supporter”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
FAN Best match 3 Enthusiastic follower
BRA 3 Supporting undergarment
TEE 3 Peg supporting a golf ball
4-letter answers
ALLY 4 One who sides with another
PROP 4 Pole or beam that holds up
5-letter answers
BRACE 5 Device that strengthens or supports
EASEL 5 Stand supporting a canvas
6-letter answers
BACKER 6 One who gives financial support
PATRON 6 Benefactor of a person or cause
7-letter answers
SPONSOR 7 One who funds or vouches for
BOOSTER 7 Keen promoter; chiefly American
8-letter answers
ADHERENT 8 Loyal follower
ADVOCATE 8 One who speaks in favour
CHAMPION 8 Defender of a cause
FOLLOWER 8 One who supports a leader
STALWART 8 Loyal and reliable supporter

What does “Supporter” mean?

A noun for a person who backs a cause, team or individual, or for an object that holds something up. Crossword setters enjoy the second reading.

Solving tip

FAN and ALLY are the short people answers. In cryptic puzzles 'supporter' regularly means BRA, TEE, LEG, PROP or EASEL, so consider objects before settling on a person.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Supporter"?

The most likely answer is FAN (3 letters) — Enthusiastic follower. Other common answers are ALLY (4), BACKER (6), PATRON (6), ADHERENT (8).

How many letters are in the answer to "Supporter"?

Answers to "Supporter" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.