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Spurs on wild beast (5)

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I believe the answer is:

abets

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'spurs' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'wild beast' is the wordplay.
'wild' indicates an anagram.
'beast' with letters rearranged gives 'ABETS'.

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for abets that I've seen before include "Helps (someone to commit crime)" , "Aids and encourages" , "Assists dealer, say" , "Assists in crime" , "Assists or encourages" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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