Cryptic crossword clue
Salesman: 50% off ribs and salads, plus special paybacks 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REPRISALS

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

REPRISALS noun
  1. An act of retaliation.
  2. Something taken from an enemy in retaliation.
  3. The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity.

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