Vampire slayer's item (5)

I believe the answer is:

stake

(Other definitions for stake that I've seen before include "Financial interest" , "Put this on horse one thinks close to winning" , "that's used in punt" , "Deposit as a wager" , "The money risked on a gamble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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