Stumped by a Crossword Clue? Crack the Mystery of ‘A Couple of Chips, Say’

Stumped by a Crossword Clue? Crack the Mystery of ‘A Couple of Chips, Say’ - ANTE
A couple of chips, say

Synonym for “bet”
– Used in poker
– What you put in the pot before the game starts
– It’s a contribution to the game
– It’s done before the game begins
– A stake in the game
– What you need to play poker
– You need to put this in to participate in a hand

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