What does the cryptic crossword clue "The sticks supporter placed around Buddhist temple (9)" mean?

The definition is "The sticks". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WAT (synonym="Buddhist temple") in BACKER (synonym="BACKER") = BACKWATER; definition: "The sticks" The answer is BACKWATER.

The sticks supporter placed around Buddhist temple (9)

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