What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intelligence of supporter on good terms with current head (10)" mean?

The definition is "Intelligence". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BRA (abbreviation="supporter") + IN (synonym="with") + I (abbreviation="current") + NESS (abbreviation="head") = BRAININESS; definition: "Intelligence" The answer is BRAININESS.

Intelligence of supporter on good terms with current head (10)

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