Serve as lookout, perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Help to do something wrong" , "helpful" , "Aid - connive with" , "Assist (in wrongdoing)" , "Incite or encourage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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