Assists with a wrongdoing (5)

I believe the answer is:

abets

(Other definitions for abets that I've seen before include "Helps (someone to commit crime)" , "Assists or encourages" , "Aids in wrong-doing" , "Assists in crime" , "Gives support" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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