Cryptic crossword clue
Helping a person to keep dry 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ABETTING

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The straight part
We know that "Helping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case helping = abetting.
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 ABETTING mean?

ABETTING verb
  1. To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
  2. To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
  3. To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain.
  4. To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.
ABETTING noun
  1. The act of one who abets.

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