Answer:

higher

Answer	Crossword Clue
HIGHER	Command to the masseuse
HIGHER	More expensive
HIGHER	More costly

HIGHER	... education (college and beyond)
HIGHER	Loftier.
HIGHER	Superior.
HIGHER	Swinger's plea
HIGHER	1986 hit ".... Love"
HIGHER	More lofty
HIGHER	Kind of education
HIGHER	Of greater importance

HIGHER	Word before calling or learning