It helps in swallowing the lot! (3)

I believe the answer is:

all

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'it helps' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun but the answer is not.

'in swallowing the lot' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ALL' is hidden in the letters of 'swallowing lot'.

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(Other definitions for all that I've seen before include "Monopolist controls this" , "Everyone - complete" , "The lot, everyone" , "Straight garden path" , "SECOND PART OF 8" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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