The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIVIDEND
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result DIVIDEND
- Row about short tape — daughter shares bonus feature
- Benefit from investment is cut about a quarter
- Share of profit split with north Germany
- Share I had in nightclub — and without acrimony originally
- Not in agreement about November’s bonus
- Ice hockey team, in committed final, profit
- Make into parts before New Delhi gives payoff
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What does DIVIDEND mean?
DIVIDEND noun- A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
- A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
- Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)