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Embarrassed About Battle For Payoff Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REWARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REWARD

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199%6Exact Match!
228%10 Illicit payoff
328%10 A payoff made to gain an advantage

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "REWARD" which means:

    noun
  • • A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
  • • Payment made in return for a service rendered
  • • An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
  • • The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
  • • Benefit resulting from some event or action
  • verb
  • • Bestow honor or rewards upon
  • • Strengthen and support with rewards
  • • Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He received a reward for his hard work."
  • • "The company offered a cash reward for the best idea."

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