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Front money (4)

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I believe the answer is:

ante

'front money' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Money for poker" , "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "Each player's initial contribution to the pot" , "Stake; before (Lat.)" , "Pre-deal stake" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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