Became indebted (4)
I believe the answer is:
owed
(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Had a duty to pay" , "Was obliged to pay" , "Was indebted" , "to be paid" , "Was due to pay" .)
I believe the answer is:
owed
(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Had a duty to pay" , "Was obliged to pay" , "Was indebted" , "to be paid" , "Was due to pay" .)