Cryptic crossword clue
Paid for rose

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STOOD

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What does STOOD mean?

STOOD verb
  1. (heading) To position or be positioned physically.
  2. (heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
  3. (heading) To position or be positioned socially.
  4. Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
  5. To remain without ruin or injury.
  6. To stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.

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