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The Clue

Aids in an illegality (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ABETS

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Notes

The answer ABETS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.

Related Clues

Is an accessory
Aids and ___
Assists
Is in cahoots
Connives
Conspires with
Eggs on
Encourages
Furthers
Incites
Promotes
Seconds
Supports
Is a wheelman for
Aids in crime
Aids a felon
Assists a felon
Assists at a heist
Colludes, in a way
Encourages a crime
Encourages a felon
Fosters a felony
Helps in crime
Helps in a heist
Helps a hood
Helps a thief
Primes for crimes
Shills for, e.g.
Supports a scheme
Supports, in a way
Watches for, perhaps
Cases the joint for, say
Encourages when one shouldn't
Helps in dirty deeds
Helps do wrong
Helps as a lookout, say
More than encourages
Plans a getaway for, maybe
Gives a yegg a leg up

Definition

ABET as a verb:

1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing