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The Clue

Encourages a scoundrel (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ABETS

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Notes

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

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Is an accessory for
Aids and ___
Assists
Is in cahoots
Connives
Encourages
Furthers
Incites
Is a party to
Promotes
Seconds
Is supportive
Is a wheelman for
Acts the accomplice
Aids an arsonist
Aids in crime
Aids a felon
Assists at a heist
Conspires with, perhaps
Encourages an evildoer
Fosters a felony
Helps along
Helps a bandit
Helps in crime
Helps in a heist
Helps a hijacker
Helps a hood
Helps a yegg
Primes and crimes
Primes for crimes
Shills for, e.g.
Supports a scheme
Supports, in a way
Gives a yegg a hand
Helps in a bad way
Helps do wrong
Helps as a lookout, say
Looks out for, maybe
Sticks up for, maybe?
Drives a getaway car for, e.g.
Helps in a bank heist, say
Helps with the getaway car, perhaps

Definition

ABET as a verb:

1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing