Assistance
Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 20 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on August 18, 2026
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HELP
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The clue “Assistance” has appeared 20 times in our database with 3 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on August 18, 2026, where the answer was HELP.
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Other clues whose answer is HELP
Assist
Album that included “Yesterday”
He has a record for service
Lend a hand
"How can I ___ you?" (customer service question)
"Can I ___ you?" (information desk offer)
Give a hand to
PowerPoint's F1
Youngster offering no initial assistance
"How Can I ___ You," 2023 short film starring Thomasin McKenzie that sounds like the start of a customer support call
Which, it seems, might as well be 23!