"Lunch is ___" ("I'll pay"): 2 wds. Crossword Clue

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"Lunch is ___" ("I'll pay"): 2 wds. Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

LUNCH (noun)
1. a midday meal
LUNCH (verb)
1. provide a midday meal for
2. take the midday meal
PAY (verb)
1. cancel or discharge a debt
2. dedicate
PAY (noun)
1. something that remunerates

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MENO

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