What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try and support inexperienced winger (7)" mean?

The definition is "Try". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (abbreviation="Try") + SLING (synonym="support") = GOSLING; definition: "inexperienced winger" The answer is Gosling.

Try and support inexperienced winger (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3014 | 19 Across | 2019-07-28 flower

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