Crossword Genius

Payment slashed? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rent

I believe this is a double definition.

'payment' is the first definition.
(rent is a kind of payment)

'slashed?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for rent that I've seen before include "Payment by a tenant" , "Tear; lease" , "Payment for use of house" , "ruined" , "opening" .)

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