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I Prize Cryptic Crossword No 811

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evilweevil | 09:40 Sun 15th Sep 2013 | Crosswords
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I'm stuck on two this week. Any help would be greatly appreciated - thank you.

21a No good retreating after withdrawing support - friendly nation taking things askance? (10) D_A_O_A_ _ _

18d Supporter showing passion but changing sides? (5) A_G_ _
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Supporter = Leg (reversed) An Angel is someone who enthusiastically puts money into a project (supporter) - e.g. bankrolls a stage production
09:52 Sun 15th Sep 2013
18 Angel
Diagonally
21 diagonally?
Diagonally
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Thanks all.

I've managed to work backwards from the answer 'diagonally' to solve the clue, but can't see how to get 'ANGEL' for 18d. Boxtops, if you don't mind please could you explain? I haven't had a coffee yet this morning!
Supporter = Leg (reversed)

An Angel is someone who enthusiastically puts money into a project (supporter) - e.g. bankrolls a stage production
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Well, I've learned something new today - thank you!

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