The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANTED , but the solution may also be PAID which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Ponied up crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANTED | 27 % | 5 |
| AHORSE | 27 % | 6 |
| PAID | 18 % | 4 |
| FOOTEDTHEBILL | 18 % | 13 |
| HORSED | 9 % | 6 |
Why may PAID be the right solution?
The term "ponied up" is a colloquial expression meaning to pay or contribute money. Therefore, the most fitting answer to this clue is "PAID."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ponied up
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- payed
- donated
- ponka
- ponza
- pin money
- pay for
- picked up
- pay in
- delivered
- paying
- payment
- pay up
Crossword Answer definitions
ANTED verb- To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
- To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
- To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ANTED
- Chipped in
- Chipped in chips
- Kicked in
- Payed to play
- Pitched in
- Fed the kitty
- Paid to play
- Paid a penny, perhaps
- Started the pot
- Kicked in, as chips
More clues leading to the result AHORSE
- Richard III's cry
- Ready to ride
- Mounted
- "My kingdom for ___"
- "My kingdom for ___!"
- Start of Richard III's plea
- Richard's request
- What Richard III offered "my kingdom" for
- Twice-repeated phrase in "Richard III"
- Riding
More clues leading to the result PAID
- Cashier's stamp
- Covered the tab
- Word stamped on a receipt
- Chipped in
- Word on a receipt
- Accounts receivable stamp
- Settled up
- Forked over
- Delivered the do re mi
- Picked up the tab