What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support graduate with brilliance at Harvard, say (8)" mean?

The definition is "Support". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BA (synonym="graduate") + LUSTER (synonym="brilliance") = BALUSTER; definition: "Support" The answer is BALUSTER.

Support graduate with brilliance at Harvard, say (8)

Times Cryptic #28640 | 24 Across | 2023-06-27 flower

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