Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Contribute to the kitty (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ANTE
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Notes
The answer ANTE is very common and appears about once every 22 puzzles.
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Before: Prefix
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Part of A.M.
Pay to play
Penny fee
Penny, sometimes
Poker payment
Poker stake
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Prior (to): Prefix
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Upfront money
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Initial poker stake
It goes to pot
Poker-pot sweetener
Toss in a chip, say
It may be upped
Definition
ANTE as a noun:
1. (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
ANTE as a verb:
1. place one's stake