What is the answer to "Poker hand precursor" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Poker hand precursor" is ANTE (4 letters).

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Poker hand precursor Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 10, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

ANTE

4 letters · Down · last seen August 10, 2025

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