Pay out (5)
'pay out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for spend that I've seen before include "Use (money etc)" , "Pass time or pay out" , "Pay out (on goods)" , "Blow" , "While away" .)
'pay out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for expend that I've seen before include "Consume" , "Use up (resources)" , "Lay out, money say" , "Pay out money" , "Lay out, disburse" .)