Answer:

ante

AnswerCrossword Clue
ANTEPool starter
ANTECard-game starter
ANTEChip in
ANTEChip in a chip
ANTEChip in chips
ANTEFeed the kitty
ANTEPay to play
ANTEPenny, perhaps
ANTEPenny-.. (small-time)
ANTEPot builder
ANTEPot starter
ANTEPrice to be paid
ANTEDeal preceder
ANTEDealer's choice
ANTEDealer's request
ANTEIndividual share
ANTEKitty feed
ANTEPlayer's entry
ANTEPut in one's chips
ANTEPut in the pot
ANTEPut up
ANTERoom opening?
ANTEAdd to the pot
ANTECost of cards
ANTEKick in
ANTEPoker buy-in
ANTEPoker price
ANTEPoker stake
ANTECash on the table
ANTEPay in
ANTEIt's often put in before a deal
ANTEPot money
ANTEPot money?
ANTEChip on the table
ANTEPut one's two cents in, perhaps?
ANTETable money
ANTEStart a pot
ANTEPoker fee
ANTEIt'll give you a hand
ANTEPart of a pot