Cryptic crossword clue
Prison employee mostly in the red given extra payment? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "given extra payment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given extra payment = rewarded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REWARDED mean?

REWARDED verb
  1. To give a reward to or for.
  2. To recompense.
  3. To give (something) as a reward.

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