Show interest at an auction (3)

I believe the answer is:

bid

(Other definitions for bid that I've seen before include "Try" , "Offer a price" , "Offer (for); demand" , "Tender (for work)" , "Make offer for 20 Down" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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