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Poker opener (4)

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I believe the answer is:

ante

'poker opener' 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 "Pre-deal stake" , "Stake, bet" , "A neat sort of prefix" , "Initial stake in a poker game" , "Money put at risk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune and the Penny Press.
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