Cryptic crossword clue
Ball kept in play wonderfully by a backhander 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PAYOLA

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What does PAYOLA mean?

PAYOLA noun
  1. A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).

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