The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CATSEYES
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The straight part
We know that "Help on the way/Help on the way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case help on the way/help on the way = catseyes.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.
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What does CATSEYES mean?
CATSEYES noun- (usually in the plural) A retroreflective device placed on a road surface as a marking that can be seen even at night.
- A glass marble with elongated colourful inclusions running through its axis.
- A gemstone exhibiting chatoyancy.
- Cymophane (translucent yellow chatoyant chrysoberyl)