What does the cryptic crossword clue "Further crimes DA laid on Irishman (3,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Further crimes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIDAN (synonym="Irishman") + DA (synonym="DA") + BET (synonym="laid") = AID AND ABET; definition: "Further crimes" The answer is AID AND ABET.

Further crimes DA laid on Irishman (3,3,4)

Times Cryptic #29213 | 3 Across | 2025-04-25 flower

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