What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gave back theatre subsidy? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Gave back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REP (synonym of "theatre") + AID (synonym of "subsidy?"); definition: "Gave back" The answer is REPAID.

Gave back theatre subsidy? (6)

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