Easy victim called out for help (7)

I believe the answer is:

succour

'for help' is the definition.
(succouring is a kind of helping)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for succour that I've seen before include "Help, relief" , "Help given in time of need" , "helping hand" , "Relief in time of distress" , "Comfort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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