What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retired artist's payoff, perhaps (6)" mean?

The definition is "payoff, perhaps". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of DRAWER (synonym of "artist's") [reversal: "Retired"]; definition: "payoff, perhaps" The answer is REWARD.

Retired artist's payoff, perhaps (6)

Times Cryptic #28657 | 23 Across | 2023-07-17 flower

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