| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PRO | Paid athlete |
| PRO | Paid athlete. |
| SEMIPRO | Partially paid athlete |
| PRO | Paid athlete, briefly |
| GOPRO | Become a paid athlete |
| PRO | Paid athlete, in short |
| SHARAPOVA | 2014's highest-paid female athlete, per Forbes |
| PELE | One-named sports star who was once the highest-paid athlete in the world |
