| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ANTE | Pay to play, with "up" |
| COLA | Pay increase to keep up with inflation, in brief |
| LACE | Prepare to play, with "up" |
| CUED | Ready to play, with "up" |
| LACES | Gets ready to play, say, with "up" |
| OLA | Suffix with pay or play |
| OFFS | Word with "pay" or "play" |
