Answer: anteed

AnswerCrossword Clue
ANTEEDStarted the pot
ANTEEDChipped in
ANTEEDPut into the pot
ANTEEDPut in (one's stake).
ANTEEDStarted stud: Var.
ANTEEDStarted the pot: var.
ANTEEDStarted the stud
ANTEEDPaid to play: Var.
anteedindividual's share of group expenses
anteedANTE, to stake at poker
anteedmoney advanced for a share in a business venture
anteedto put in (one's initial stake)
anteedfixed stake put into the pot by each player before the deal
anteedto pay (one's share) (usually fol. by up)