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Something to do with interest (5)

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I believe the answer is:

repay

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'something to do with interest' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'to do with interest' is the wordplay.
'to do with' becomes 're' (regarding).
'interest' becomes 'pay' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
're'+'pay'='REPAY'

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(Other definitions for repay that I've seen before include "Quite old" , "Settle a score" , "Return money borrowed" , "Refund or reward" , "recompense" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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