Money offered as a prize (5)

I believe the answer is:

purse

(Other definitions for purse that I've seen before include "Money-pouch" , "Handbag or money prize" , "Prize funds" , "Shakespeare 'Put money in thy . . . . .'" , "Prize in boxing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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