Starting poker bet (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Card-player's stake" , "Stake, bet" , "Opening bet" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "See what gambler risks" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the Universal.

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