The Clue
Partner of aids (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
Is an accomplice to
Aids and ___
Assists
Connives
Eggs on
Encourages
Furthers
Incites
Instigates
Seconds
Acts the accomplice
Aids an arsonist
Aids in crime
Aids a felon
Aids in an illegality
Assists a felon
Colludes, in a way
Encourages a felon
Helps in crime
Helps in a heist
Helps a hood
Sanctions wrongdoing
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 a bad way
Helps in dirty deeds
Looks out for, at a heist
Looks out for, maybe
More than encourages
Plans a getaway for, maybe
Provides tools for, as a crime
Sticks up for, maybe?
Drives a getaway car for, e.g.
Drives a getaway car, maybe
Gives a yegg a leg up
Helps in a bank heist, say
Definition
ABET as a verb:
1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing