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Word entry · 3 letters

aid

Best crossword clue

"Assistance after trouble"

3 letters · collected on this word page

3 lettersPronunciation /eɪd/Part of speech verb, nounSorted adiStarts with AEnds with D12 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. improve the condition of

Word origin

From Middle English aide, eide, ayde, from Old French eide, aide, from aidier, from Latin adiūtō, adiūtāre (“to assist, help”). Cognates include Spanish ayuda, Portuguese ajuda and Italian aiuto.

Used in a sentence

  • He came to my aid when I was foundering.
  • An unconstitutional method of obtaining aid.
  • Musk said he checked with Trump “a few times” and Trump confirmed he wants to shut down the agency, which dispenses billions in humanitarian aid and development funding annually.

Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0

Used as a crossword answer12 curated clues

01Assistance after trouble3 letters
02Assistance in trouble3 letters
03Disaster support3 letters
04Emergency help3 letters
05Help after an accident3 letters
06Help in a crisis3 letters
07Help in a hurry3 letters
08Provide relief3 letters

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