The term 'cough up' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: ANTE (4 letters), EXPEL (5 letters), PAY (3 letters), PONY (4 letters), and EGEST (5 letters). ANTE means to put up a stake in a game or to make a payment in advance. EXPEL means to force out or eject someone or something. PAY means to give money in exchange for goods or services. PONY means to PAY a sum of money, usually a small amount. EGEST means to discharge or EXPEL something from the body. All of these words are related to the phrase 'cough up, ' which is an informal way of saying to PAY or give something that is due.