Crossword Genius

Mass totals of single payments made at a particular time (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lump sums

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'single payments made at a particular time' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'mass totals' is the wordplay.
'mass' becomes 'lump' (mass can mean a lump or amount of something).
'totals' becomes 'sums' ('sum' can be a synonym of 'total').
'lump'+'sums'='LUMP SUMS'

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for lump sums that I've seen is " payments".)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app