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Pre-hand stake (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker pot starter" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "See what gambler risks" , "Stake, bet" , "A neat sort of prefix" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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