The term ONE WITH A SUPPORTING ROLE can be broken down into five words, each of which is represented by a crossword solution. CANE is a four-letter word meaning a walking stick used to support the body and help with balance. BRACE is a five-letter word meaning a device used to support or strengthen a structure or object. COLUMN is a six-letter word meaning a tall vertical structure used to support a building or other structure. LEG is a three-letter word meaning a part of the body used to support the body and help with movement. Finally, bra is a three-letter word meaning an undergarment used to support the breasts. All of these words refer to objects or body parts that provide support in some way.