The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ABETS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Supports illegally, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ABETS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may ABETS be the right solution?
"Supports illegally" is a common definition of the word "abets." In this context, "abets" means to assist or encourage someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Supports illegally, in a way
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- patriot
- hold
- graft
- stalk
- launder
- misappropriate
- supplanter
- usurper
- abet
- crib
- roots
- take
Crossword Answer definitions
ABETS noun- Fraud or cunning.
- An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid.
- To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
- To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
- To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain.
- To back up one's forecast of a doubtful issue, by staking money, etc., to bet.
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