What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support from beneath, subject to identification (8)" mean?

The definition is "Support from beneath". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNDER (synonym="subject to") + PIN (synonym="as in ‘PIN number’, as you will") = UNDERPIN; definition: "Support from beneath," The answer is UNDERPIN.

Support from beneath, subject to identification (8)

Times Cryptic #28813 | 12 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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