The Clue
Helps (4 letter answer)
The Answer
AIDS
Tags
Notes
The answer AIDS is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
AIDS as a noun:
1. (AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome) = a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
AID as a noun:
1. (aid, assistance, help) = a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"
2. (aid, assist, assistance, help) = the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
3. (aid, economic aid) = a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
4. (care, attention, aid, tending) = the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
AID as a verb:
1. (help, assist, aid) = give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
2. (help, aid) = improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"