Payoff producer of sketches returned (6)

I believe the answer is:

reward

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'payoff' is the definition.
(I know that payoff can be written as reward)

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(Other definitions for reward that I've seen before include "Deserts" , "Recompense for worthy acts" , "Payment in appreciation" , "Money offered for services" , "Prize payment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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