What is the answer to "Pay to play" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pay to play" is ANTE (4 letters).

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Pay to play USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 11, 2026 puzzle

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ANTE

4 letters · Down · last seen August 11, 2026

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