What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sly type shunning wife’s support (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sly". The wordplay uses a deletion. EASEL (deletion) = EASEL; definition: "support" The answer is EASEL.

Sly type shunning wife’s support (5)

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