Return payments? Crossword Clue

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RANSOMS

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

RETURN (noun)
1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
2. the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
RETURN (verb)
1. go back to a previous state
2. elect again

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RANSOMS
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35. Sack

36. Walk (on)

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