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Back up on the job? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Assist in some nefarious activity" , "Help a criminal" , "Crookedly endorse" , "Aid and help, perhaps in crime" , "Make good" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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