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Poker payment crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
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Meaning cue
It is the stake every player may put in before the cards are dealt.
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Answer
ANTE
Why it fits
An ante is the compulsory opening contribution in many poker games, so it is literally a payment made before play begins.
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Answer meaning
A stake put into the pot by a player before cards are dealt.
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