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Pounds get paid to master (5)

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I believe the answer is:

learn

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

'pounds get paid' is the wordplay.
'pounds' becomes 'L' (abbreviation e.g. Lsd - pounds, shillings, pence).
'get paid' becomes 'earn' (I've seen this in another clue).
'l'+'earn'='LEARN'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for learn that I've seen before include "Commit to memory" , "Read up on" , "Study or digest" , "Comprehend" , "Acquire knowledge or skill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Telegraph.
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