What adjutories give (3 letters)

{ Answer }

AID

{ Related Clues }

Assist
Assistance
Band-___
Foreign ___
Grant-in-___
A hand
Help
Relief
Subsidy
Succor
Support
Abet's companion
Abet's partner
First ___ kit
Give a boost to
Give a hand
Grant, e.g.
A helping hand
Lend a hand
Partner of abet
Prop, e.g.
Scholarship, e.g.
Give a leg up
Word with first or foreign
It can be foreign

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer AID is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

AID as a noun:

1. (aid, assistance, help) = a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"

2. (aid, assist, assistance, help) = the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

3. (aid, economic aid) = a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause

4. (care, attention, aid, tending) = the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"

AID as a verb:

1. (help, assist, aid) = give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

2. (help, aid) = improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"