What is the answer to "Initial poker stake"?

The most common answer is ANTE. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023, and first appeared in 2011.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Initial poker stake Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Initial poker stake? You're in luck—this appeared in USA Today September 19, 2025. Check out our 4-letter solution.

Initial poker stake Crossword Answer

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Initial poker stake Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Initial poker stake" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Initial poker stake" crossword clue is ANTE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Initial poker stake" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on September 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ANTE?

The word ANTE means: place one's stake. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Initial poker stake".