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A couple of chips, perhaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker pot starter" , "Advance stake" , "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "See what gambler risks" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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