The term 'HELPS OUT' can be broken down into several crossword solutions. The first is 'ASSISTS', which is a 7-letter word meaning to give help or support. The second is 'AIDS', which is a 4-letter word meaning to provide assistance or support. The third is 'BAILS', which is a 5-letter word meaning to rescue someone from a difficult situation. The fourth is 'CHIPS IN', which is a 7-letter phrase meaning to contribute money or effort. The fifth is 'SENDSPACKING', which is a 12-letter phrase meaning to force someone to leave. The sixth is 'SHOWSTHEDOOR', which is a 12-letter phrase meaning to tell someone to leave. The seventh is 'GIVESTHEHEAVEHO', which is a 15-letter phrase meaning to force someone to leave. All of these words and phrases refer to providing assistance or support, rescuing someone from a difficult situation, contributing money or effort, and forcing someone to leave.