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Help lift something, maybe?

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Assist (in wrongdoing)" , "Help a criminal" , "Incite (to commit an offence)" , "Crookedly endorse" , "Assist (a criminal)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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