It helps keep you going lame, in a way! (4)

I believe the answer is:

meal

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'it helps keep you going' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'lame in a way' is the wordplay.
'in a way' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lame' with letters rearranged gives 'MEAL'.

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(Other definitions for meal that I've seen before include "Grain ground to powder" , "Food ground up" , "Breakfast, dinner or tea" , "Something to eat" , "Food for male" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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