Clues for the word "PAY"

We've had 180 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 504 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on May 22, 2026.

Definition of pay

v. t. - To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
v. t. - To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants.
v. t. - Hence, figuratively: To compensate justly; to requite according to merit; to reward; to punish; to retort or retaliate upon.
v. t. - To discharge, as a debt, demand, or obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required; to deliver the amount or value of to the person to whom it is owing; to discharge a debt by delivering (money owed).
v. t. - To discharge or fulfill, as a duy; to perform or render duty, as that which has been promised.
v. t. - To give or offer, without an implied obligation; as, to pay attention; to pay a visit.
v. i. - To give a recompense; to make payment, requital, or satisfaction; to discharge a debt.
v. i. - Hence, to make or secure suitable return for expense or trouble; to be remunerative or profitable; to be worth the effort or pains required; as, it will pay to ride; it will pay to wait; politeness always pays.
n. - Satisfaction; content.
n. - An equivalent or return for money due, goods purchased, or services performed; salary or wages for work or service; compensation; recompense; payment; hire; as, the pay of a clerk; the pay of a soldier.