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A chance to help (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abet

'to help' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a chance' is the wordplay.
'chance' becomes 'bet' (I've seen this in other clues).
'a'+'bet'='ABET'

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Urge on, help" , "helpful" , "Assist illegally" , "Give aid to" , "Beat up by way of help" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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