Answer: upping

AnswerCrossword Clue
UPPINGRaising (the ante)
uppingto, toward, or at a higher place or farther point on or in
uppingto increase or raise
uppingto, toward, in, or on a higher place or level
uppingto or at an equal point
uppinginto existence or view
uppingto or in an erect position
uppingout of bed
uppingmoving or facing upward
uppingthe process of marking young swans for identification purposes
UPPINGRaising
UPPINGAction to an ante
UPPINGAnte action
UPPINGSweetening the pot.
UPPINGRaising.
UPPINGPoker activity
UPPINGMore than equaling
UPPINGIncreasing
UPPINGHiking