What does the cryptic crossword clue "Help papers in getting behind article (3)" mean?

The definition is "Help". The wordplay uses charade, parts. A (synonym of "article") [last letter: "behind"] + ID (synonym of "papers"); definition: "Help" The answer is AID.

Help papers in getting behind article (3)

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