Forked out (4)
'forked out' is the definition.
(to fork out for something is to pay for it)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for paid that I've seen before include "See 12" , "Given money (for work)" , "Gave money for goods or services" , "Compensated" , "Handed over money" .)
'forked out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for spent that I've seen before include "Expended" , "Completely exhausted" , "Splashed out" , "Burned-out" , "Worn out - after shopping?" .)