Cryptic crossword clue
Helped firm to get involved in under-age representation 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ENCOURAGED

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The straight part
We know that "Helped" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case helped = encouraged.
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What does ENCOURAGED mean?

ENCOURAGED verb
  1. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
  2. To spur on, strongly recommend.
  3. To foster, give help or patronage

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