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What an "apple" is to a hockey goal (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assist

(Other definitions for assist that I've seen before include "Pitch in" , "Work as a subordinate" , "Be helpful to" , "Work with N help" , "Provide aid, help out" .)

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