What does the cryptic crossword clue "King gains supporters and fights back (7)" mean?

The definition is "fights back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (abbreviation="King") + ALLIES (synonym="supporters") = RALLIES; definition: "fights back" The answer is RALLIES.

King gains supporters and fights back (7)

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