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"Help!” victim called out (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

succour

'help' is the definition.
(I know that succour is a type of help)

'victim called out' is the wordplay.
'victim' becomes 'sucker' (sucker is a kind of victim).
'called out' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'sucker' is a homophone of 'SUCCOUR'.

(Other definitions for succour that I've seen before include "Render assistance to" , "Relief in time of distress" , "Comfort" , "Isolated" , "Assistance, support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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