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Had chips, say (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Initial bet" , "Card-player's stake" , "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "early payment" , "Pay" .)

I've seen this clue in the L.A. Times Daily, The Washington Post Sunday and The Washington Post.
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