Aided (8)
'aided' is the definition.
('assist' can be a synonym of 'aid')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for assisted that I've seen before include "given help" , "Helped" , "to small sibling involved in stormy dates" , "Aided" , "Lent a hand" .)
'aided' is the definition.
('help' can be a synonym of 'aid')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for helped that I've seen before include "Gave aid" , "Aided" , "Assisted" , "Was of service" , "Lent a hand" .)