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A risky venture? Help! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abet

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

'a risky venture?' is the wordplay.
'risky venture?' becomes 'bet' ().
'a'+'bet'='ABET'

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Assist illegally" , "Incite, help" , "Help to do something wrong" , "Aid in offence" , "Make good" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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