Paying tribute is an act of showing respect and admiration for someone or something. It can be done in a variety of ways, such as saluting or honoring them. The crossword solutions for the term 'PAYS TRIBUTE TO' are SALUTES (7 letters) and HONORS (6 letters). Saluting is a gesture of respect, usually done by military personnel, where they raise their right hand to their forehead in a salute. Honoring is a way of expressing admiration and respect for someone or something, often through words or gestures.