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Stake used in plant extension (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ante

'stake' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in plant extension' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ANTE' is hidden in the letters of 'plant extension'.

'used' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "Poker pot starter" , "Pre-deal stake" , "Stake put up before the deal" , "Stake put up by a poker-player before receiving cards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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