Assists a felon (5)
I believe the answer is:
abets
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">assists a felon</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for abets that I've seen before include "Helps (someone to commit crime)" , "Assists in wrongdoing" , "Aids in wrong-doing" , "Gives support" , "Assists dealer, say" .)