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In the morning concludes recompense will emerge (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amends

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'recompense will emerge' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in the morning concludes' is the wordplay.
'in the morning' becomes 'am' (AM on a clock).
'concludes' becomes 'ends' (I've seen this in another clue).
'am'+'ends'='AMENDS'

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(Other definitions for amends that I've seen before include "Makes minor improvements" , "Improves - damages" , "Make these to right wrong" , "It is made in reparation" , "Make these to make up for past wrongs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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