Poker word (4)
I believe the answer is:
ante
'poker word' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "Each player's initial contribution to the pot" , "Initial bet" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "See what gambler risks" .)