Stake in poker (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Hoofed mammal" , "Fixed stake" , "Initial contribution to the common pot" , "early payment" , "Money for poker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.

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