Entry fee in poker (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Fixed stake" , "Stake put up before the deal" , "early payment" , "Initial bet" , "Hoofed mammal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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