Mandatory poker bet (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "A neat sort of prefix" , "See what gambler risks" , "Betting stake" , "Fixed stake" , "Initial stake in a poker game" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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