Lent a hand (6)
'lent a hand' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aided that I've seen before include "given assistance" , "'Assisted, helped (5)'" , "not under their own steam?" .)
'lent a hand' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for helped that I've seen before include "Aided" , "Assisted" , "Lent a hand" , "Was of service" , "Gave aid" .)