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The Clue

Be of help (5 letter answer)

The Answer

AVAIL

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Notes

The answer AVAIL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

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Benefit
Efficacy
Help
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Purpose
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Use
Utilize
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Be of use
Be of use to
Benefit; use
Make use (of)
Make use of
To no ___ (fruitlessly)
To no ___ (futilely)
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
Of no ___ (useless)
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Be of profit or use

Definition

AVAIL as a noun:

1. (avail, help, service) = a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"

AVAIL as a verb:

1. use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources"
2. be of use to, be useful to; "It will avail them to dispose of their booty"
3. (avail, help) = take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"