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Helps out illegally (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abets

(Other definitions for abets that I've seen before include "Aids and encourages" , "Assists in crime" , "Aids in wrong-doing" , "Assists in wrongdoing" , "Helps (someone to commit crime)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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