What gets you a hand? (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "expected from stake" , "Initial contribution to the common pot" , "See what gambler risks" , "Poker-player's stake before the deal" , "Money for poker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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