What does the cryptic crossword clue "By and large supported by state grow old (9)" mean?

The definition is "By and large". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym of "supported by") + AVER (synonym of "state") + AGE (synonym of "grow old"); definition: "By and large" The answer is ONAVERAGE.

By and large supported by state grow old (9)

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