Helper of the distressed (9)

I believe the answer is:

samaritan

(Other definitions for samaritan that I've seen before include "Charitable type" , "Helpful chap" , "(Good) helpful person" , "One who helps" , "Charitable person" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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