What is the answer to "Paid to play poker" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Paid to play poker" is ANTED (5 letters).

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Paid to play poker Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 12, 2025 puzzle

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ANTED

5 letters · Down · last seen August 12, 2025

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