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Small table fare? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "See what gambler risks" , "Preposition meaning before" , "Money put at risk" , "early payment" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" .)

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