Assist in a criminal venture (4)

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Incite, help" , "Assist (in wrongdoing)" , "Encourage or assist (someone) to commit crime" , "Aid and assist" , "Assist criminally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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