Possible Clues:

• Strongly supporting stem
• Way to replace prow of vessel, making it watertight
• Reliable way to replace initiator of project
• Stop loss of liquid assets in firm
• Tried-and-true
• The aunts, though confused, get loyal over the start of the church
• Like some political supporters
• Stop a meal - needing to lose pound, put on stone
• Stay - faithful
• Stop being stout and firm