Assistant (6)
'assistant' is the definition.
(aide is a kind of assistant)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aide that I've seen before include "Officer who acts as military assistant" , "Political assistant" , "Officer in attendance" , "Confidential assistant or advisor" , "Adviser or assistant" .)
'assistant' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for helper that I've seen before include "Maybe second" , "Aide" , "Assistant" .)
'assistant' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for helping hand that I've seen before include "bit of support" , "giving assistance" .)