Assists in a way one shouldn't Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 10, 2019 · 119-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 10, 2019 · 119-Across · 5 letters
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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
verb
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