First poker bet (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "Betting stake" , "expected from stake" , "advance payment" , "Prefix meaning before" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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