Be of assistance Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a means of serving
(verb)
1. take or use
2. be of use to, be useful to

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ASSISTANCE (noun)
1. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
2. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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