Assists on offense? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 22, 2024 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 22, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 22, 2024 · 24-Down · 5 letters
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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
verb
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