One of the trickiest clues from the August 4 New York Times Mini Crossword concerns illegal activities, and features a word not commonly used in everyday conversation.
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The answer to three in the August 4 NYT Mini Crossword is "ABET". Merriam-Webster defines the word as "to actively support and encourage something" or "to aid or assist someone in achieving a goal". Most commonly used in reference to criminal intent, "abet" is a short but sweet crossword clue.