Answer:

ponied

Answer	Crossword Clue
PONIED	Paid, with "up"
PONIED	.. up (paid)
PONIED	Paid (up)

PONIED	Settled an account (with "up")
PONIED	Coughed (up)

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.