What is the answer to "Took shots first, then paid for them later" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Took shots first, then paid for them later" is RANATAB (7 letters).

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Took shots first, then paid for them later NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 31, 2026 puzzle

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RANATAB

7 letters · Across · last seen August 31, 2026