The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OTOLITH
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The straight part
We know that "help needed to keep balance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case help needed to keep balance = otolith.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 OTOLITH mean?
OTOLITH noun- A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.