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Helps, assists (4)

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I believe the answer is:

aids

This clue is a double definition.

'helps' is the first definition.
('aid' can be a synonym of 'help')

'assists' is the second definition.
('aid' can be a synonym of 'assist')

(Other definitions for aids that I've seen before include "Comes to the rescue" , "Said to be a modern plague" , "Assists" , "Condition following infection with HIV virus" , "Said to be a dread modern disease" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.
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