What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Initial poker bet" from June 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Initial poker bet”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times

ANTE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Initial poker bet” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Initial poker bet” clue?+

The answer is ANTE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on June 23, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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