__ a hand to; aid

I believe the answer is:

lend

(Other definitions for lend that I've seen before include "Give on condition of return" , "contribute" , "Let someone borrow" , "Advance, loan" , "Supply (money) at interest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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