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Poker players do so in the canteen (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

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'poker players do' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in the canteen' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ANTE' is hidden within 'canteen'.

'so' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "expected from stake" , "Pay" , "Preceding birth" , "Stake, bet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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