Facilitate an illicit act (4)

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Encourage (offence)" , "Encourage or assist (someone) to commit crime" , "helpful" , "Aid (a criminal)" , "Egg on" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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