The term 'ADDS TO THE KITTY' can be solved by the crossword solutions 'ANTES' (5 letters) and 'FATTENS' (7 letters). Antes is a term used in poker, referring to a forced bet made by each player before any cards are dealt. Fattens is a verb meaning to make something larger or more substantial. Therefore, the phrase 'ADDS TO THE KITTY' can be interpreted as adding money to the pot in a poker game, making it larger and more substantial.