Crossword Clue:

od persons used with the

Answer	Crossword Clue
QUICK	Living persons (with "the").
END	Word used with dead or the.
XBOX	Console used with the game Halo

MAXED	Used up all the credit on, with 'out'
GARROTE	Weapon used to make Luca Brasi sleep with the fishes
PESTO	Sauce with the same consonants as what it's used on
SPYS	1974 spoof with the tagline "Would you buy a used secret from these men?"