"__ a hand?" (4)

I think it could be either:

lend

need

(Other definitions for need that I've seen before include "Want - poverty" , "Desideratum" , "Shortage" , "Distressful situation" , "state requiring relief" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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