Possible Clues:

• Helped by answer being soundly concealed
• Girl I took in hand benefited
• Was acceptable
• A five weren't there as well - that helped
• Profited from area concealed in hearing
• Proved to be beneficial to
• Took advantage
• Alternative Vote caused trouble but proved useful
• Made use of repeatedly peeled guavas TV cook rejected
• Suffered after a victory, but was of use