What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charitable payment to the sick reduced to small coin (10)" mean?

The definition is "Charitable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BENEFI (synonym="BENEFI") + CENT (synonym="small coin") = BENEFICENT; definition: "Charitable" The answer is BENEFICENT.

Charitable payment to the sick reduced to small coin (10)

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