Assist, as with a crime (4)

I believe the answer is:

abet

(Other definitions for abet that I've seen before include "Egg on" , "Crookedly endorse" , "Encourage (offence)" , "Aid as in committing crime" , "Make good" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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