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Bets they belong to the gardener (6)

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stakes

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'bets' is the definition.
(staking is a kind of betting)

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(Other definitions for stakes that I've seen before include "prize money" , "Pointed poles or bets" , "Pales" , "Hazards" , "Wagers with pointed poles" .)

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