What does the cryptic crossword clue "When Sister Elizabeth goes to find help (6)" mean?

The definition is "help". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (abbreviation="When") + SIS (abbreviation="Sister") + T (first_letter="to") = ASSIST; definition: "help" The answer is ASSIST.

When Sister Elizabeth goes to find help (6)

Guardian Cryptic #21809 | 22 Across | 2000-02-01 flower

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