The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REPAID
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result REPAID
- Settled record when in charge?
- Settled up with material help
- Cleared nappy from behind
- Given help, salesman got out of debt
- Gave back record penned by Rush
- Avenged when extreme pressure is applied in attack
- Retiring media person to some extent compensated
- Agent's help is reciprocated
- Essentially kept to stop attack, it's settled
- Got even with baby’s nappy in return
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The straight part
We know that "Gave compensation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave compensation = repaid.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REPAID mean?
REPAID verb- To pay back.