Fee for a poker hand (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Hoofed mammal" , "Each player's initial contribution to the pot" , "expected from stake" , "not post" , "Money for poker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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