Assist in criminal enterprise (4)

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Assist illegally" , "Assist (a criminal)" , "Egg on" , "Incite, help" , "Aid in offence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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