What does the cryptic crossword clue "New one, perhaps, needs backing of the others (6)" mean?

The definition is "New one, perhaps". The wordplay uses a reversal. OF (reversal="OF") + REST (synonym=""others"") = FOREST; definition: "New one, perhaps," The answer is FOREST.

New one, perhaps, needs backing of the others (6)

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