Cryptic crossword clue
Compensation for group protecting rocky bay 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PAYBACK

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P
A
Y
B
A
C
K

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What does PAYBACK mean?

PAYBACK noun
  1. An act of revenge.
  2. A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
  3. A return on investment
  4. A refund, reimbursement

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