Help and support in need (7)

I believe the answer is:

succour

(Other definitions for succour that I've seen before include "Aid in time of difficulty" , "Encourage" , "Assistance, support" , "Help, relief" , "Render assistance to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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