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Suffering conversion beast makes good (5)

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abets

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'makes good' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for abets that I've seen before include "Assists or encourages" , "Aids and encourages" , "Assists in wrongdoing" , "Gives support" , "Aids in wrong-doing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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