| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OWE | Put off paying |
| RUNATAB | Put off paying, perhaps |
| OWNED | Finished paying off |
| THIRDTIMESACHARM | Saying about persistence paying off |
| CHITSPATCH | Merit badge for paying off debts? |
| BURNTHEMORTGAGE | Celebrate after paying off the house. |
| LEVANT | Run off without paying a debt |
| BILLTHEKID | "Don't let that youngster get off without paying!"? |
