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Artist up for prize (6)

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reward

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'for prize' is the definition.
(a prize may be given as a reward)

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(Other definitions for reward that I've seen before include "Bounty for, eg, capturing outlaw" , "Bounty; recompense" , "Drawer (anag.)" , "Money offered for services" , "Recompense, remunerate" .)

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