Provide support for something crooked? NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Provide support for something crooked?" is ABET.
The word 'abet' means to encourage or assist someone in doing something wrong or illegal, which aligns with 'support for something crooked.' In this context, 'crooked' is a metaphor for illegal or unethical activities.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025.
To abet is to assist or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.
Help feloniously, Be complicit, Get in bad with?, Help in crime, Aid and ___
The answer to “Provide support for something crooked?” in the New York Times puzzle August 28 2025 is ABET. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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