Gives an illegal assist Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 12, 2025 · 59-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 12, 2025 · 59-Across · 5 letters
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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
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