1) Answers an SOS 2) Assists 3) Assists fellow get records 4) Benefits 5) Besteads 6) Chips in 7) Gives a hand 8) Gives a leg up 9) Gives aid 10) Gives assistance 11) Goes to bat for 12) Is effective 13) Is of benefit to 14) Is useful 15) Lends a hand 16) Makes a difference 17) Makes it easier 18) Pitches in Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/helps