Means for getting even near empty works (9)
I believe the answer is:
repayment
'means for getting even' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'near empty works' is the wordplay.
'works' indicates anagramming the letters (work can mean to twist or convulse).
'near'+'empty'='nearempty'
'nearempty' with letters rearranged gives 'REPAYMENT'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for repayment that I've seen before include "Refund" , "Type of mortgage" , "Reimbursement" , "Money refunded" .)