Upfront bet (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

'upfront bet' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Advance stake" , "Betting stake" , "'Behind, before (4)'" , "Initial bet" , "Stake, bet" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the LA Times.

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