Cryptic crossword clue
It’s reflected within uses for pay 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STIPENDS

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The straight part
We know that "pay/ pay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pay/ pay = stipends.
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 STIPENDS mean?

STIPENDS noun
  1. A scholarship granted to a student.
  2. A fixed payment, generally small and occurring at regular intervals; a modest allowance.

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