Assists, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 14, 2013 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 14, 2013 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
verb
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