Related Clues:

• Good turn from league's leader, out of character
• Benevolence of sort shown by head
• Good deed
• Relations literally return small good deed
• Prefer a violin, initially, in quartet
• What haters lack
• Indication of support to approve
• A number in quartet show preference
• Affection of family head ringing daughter
• Transport back in family's favour
• Character getting left out -- is that a kind act?
• Champion oarsmen eclipsing a slightly larger crew?
• Act that's appreciated
• Prefer small group to secure a victory
• Number keeping a slightly larger number back