The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSISTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ASSISTED
- Helped when sister is getting over boy
- In status quo, talks about hostilities ending helped
- Helped while relative is cut down
- Helped fool original journalist
- Helped blockhead get first edition
- Helped fool with nutty diets
- Helped as daughter, nursing another relative endlessly
- Lent a hand when changing sides takes time
- Gave a hand when located round back of offices
- Helped while little girl spread hay
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The straight part
We know that "Gave a hand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave a hand = assisted.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ASSISTED mean?
ASSISTED verb- To help.
- To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
- To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
- To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
- To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).