Stake, wager (3)

I believe the answer is:

bet

I believe this is a double definition.

'stake' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'wager' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for bet that I've seen before include "Wager, gamble" , "Wager, or the sum waged" , "Speculation" , "Money risked on a gamble" , "Wager, back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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