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Opening stake NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Opening stake" is ANTE.
In poker and other card games, an 'ante' is the initial stake or bet that all players must contribute before the actual game begins. The word 'opening' refers to the start of the game, linking it to the initial bet.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 29, 2025.
A stake put up by players in a card game before receiving cards.
It gets you a hand, Payment by a poker player, Throw in a chip, Game opener, Up the ___

The answer to “Opening stake” in the New York Times puzzle September 29 2025 is ANTE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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