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Cockney put on payroll, creating resentment (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ire

This clue is a double definition.

'cockney put on payroll' is the first definition.
('hire' - to hire someone is to put them on your payroll - said with the 'H' dropped - a cockney accent.)

'resentment' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'creating' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Outrage" , "Hot temper" , "passion" , "'Anger, wrath (3)'" , "resentment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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