Gaming stake (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

'gaming stake' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "See what gambler risks" , "Advance stake" , "Initial bet" , "Betting stake" , "not post" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.

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