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Returned for money and more sand, maybe (8)

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I believe the answer is:

ransomed

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'returned for money' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with ownership as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'more sand maybe' is the wordplay.
'maybe' is an anagram indicator.
'more'+'sand'='moresand'
'moresand' is an anagram of 'RANSOMED'.

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ransomed that I've seen before include "held hostage for money" , "rescued" , "Bought ones freedom" , "sequel to Kidnapped?" , "Paid for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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