Related Clues:

• Reaches out to
• Computes the bottom line
• Up-front payments
• Start-up costs, of sorts
• Mentions further
• Is effective
• Checks the check
• Kicks in
• Works a kakuro puzzle
• Goes on to say
• Has a summer job?
• Alternative to blinds
• Responds to "Are you in?," maybe
• First chips in the pot
• Stud fees?