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In poker etc, the stake placed before drawing cards (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Each player's initial contribution to the pot" , "Money put at risk" , "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Poker pot starter" , "Initial stake in a poker game" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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