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The one who pulls out the ticket returns for the prize (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reward

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'the prize' is the definition.
(a prize may be given as a reward)

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(Other definitions for reward that I've seen before include "Sum of money offered" , "'Virtue is its own . . . . . .'" , "Pay" , "Recompense for worthy act" , "Bounty; recompense" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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