What does the cryptic crossword clue "Profit from performance delivered by soldiers (6)" mean?

The definition is "Profit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="abbreviation for Royal Engineers = soldiers") + TURN (synonym="a theatrical performance") = RETURN; definition: "Profit" The answer is RETURN.

Profit from performance delivered by soldiers (6)

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