The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ASSISTING
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What does ASSISTING mean?
ASSISTING 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.).
- Assistance; help given
- Helpful; auxiliary (to).