Crossword Genius

Fine daughter giving assistance (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aid

'assistance' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'fine daughter' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'ai' (resembles A1, informal term for top quality).
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'ai'+'d'='AID'

'giving' is the link.

(Other definitions for aid that I've seen before include "welfare" , "encouragement" , "Good point" , "A hand" , "Care, assistance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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