Possible Clues:

• Attributes (to), with 'up'
• Readies, as a pool cue
• Accessories for cue sticks and blackboards
• Gets ready, as a cue stick
• Readies a pool cue
• Prepares for a shot, as a cue
• Ascribes, with 'up'
• Ascribes, with ''up''
• School supply
• Scores, as a victory, with 'up'