Swap chips for these cuts of meat in delivery (6)

I believe the answer is:

stakes

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'swap chips' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stakes that I've seen before include "Monies risked on a gamble" , "Amounts bet; posts" , "Sharp sticks or wagers" , "Pointed poles or bets" , "Posts; bets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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