The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TIPPED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result TIPPED
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The straight part
We know that "Gave reward that was worth waiting for?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave reward that was worth waiting for? = tipped.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TIPPED mean?
TIPPED verb- To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
- (To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
- (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.
- To drink.
- To dump (refuse).
- To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.
- To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.
- To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.
- To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.
- To give, pass.
- To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.