Foolish figure gets very good marks at university with help (6)

I believe the answer is:

assist

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'with help' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for assist that I've seen before include "Expedite" , "Help to make" , "Understand by instinct" , "Help, lend a hand" , "Give aid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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