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Sally runs with help (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raid

'sally' is the definition.
(both can mean a military attack)

'runs with help' is the wordplay.
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'with' says to put letters next to each other.
'help' becomes 'aid' (synonyms).
'r'+'aid'='RAID'

(Other definitions for raid that I've seen before include "Assault, attack" , "Sudden swift attack" , "Sudden and surprise attack" , "Surprise police visit" , "Go on the attack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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