Crossword Genius

One I would help (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aid

'help' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'one i would' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'a' (a thing is one thing).
'i would' becomes 'I'd'.
'a'+'id'='AID'

(Other definitions for aid that I've seen before include "Care and help" , "grant" , "Auxiliary" , "A hand" , "assistant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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