What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporting colliery, leaders in next town striking (9)" mean?

The definition is "striking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="Supporting") + MINE (synonym="colliery,") + N (first_letter="next") + T (first_letter="town") = PROMINENT; definition: "striking" The answer is Prominent.

Supporting colliery, leaders in next town striking (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3066 | 10 Across | 2020-07-26 flower

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