Poker player’s contribution to the pot (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Card-player's stake" , "Player's stake in poker - a ten? (anag)" , "Initial bet" , "advance payment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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