Upfront payment to an author Crossword Clue

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Upfront payment to an author Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
2. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
(adjective)
1. being ahead of time or need
2. situated ahead or going before
(noun)
1. a change for the better; progress in development
2. a movement forward

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UPFRONT (adjective)
1. frank and honest
PAYMENT (noun)
1. the act of paying money
2. an act of requiting; returning in kind

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