What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carry out crooked payment for union (5)" mean?

The definition is "payment for union". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. DO (synonym of "Carry") + AWRY (synonym of "crooked") [deletion: "out"]; definition: "payment for union" The answer is DOWRY.

Carry out crooked payment for union (5)

Times Cryptic #29144 | 11 Across | 2025-02-04 flower

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