What does the cryptic crossword clue "Defender leading others in support (8)" mean?

The definition is "support". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACK (synonym="Defender") + REST (synonym="others") = BACKREST; definition: "support" The answer is BACKREST.

Defender leading others in support (8)

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