Render assistance to; one providing help (7)

I believe the answer is:

succour

(Other definitions for succour that I've seen before include "helping hand" , "Help, relief" , "Help given in time of need" , "Aid in time of difficulty" , "Comfort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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