Obligated (to) is a term that describes a situation in which someone is legally or morally BOUND to do something. This can be seen in the two crossword solutions, 'INDEBTED' and 'BOUND'. INDEBTED means to owe money or a debt of gratitude to someone, while BOUND implies a sense of being restricted or confined to a certain action or behavior. Together, these two words indicate that someone is obligated to fulfill a certain obligation.