Entry fee for some clubs? (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Advance stake" , "Betting stake" , "Prefix meaning before" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "Money put at risk" .)

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

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