Poker pot builder

ANTE

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In poker, the "ante" is a small forced bet all players must contribute before a hand begins, which helps build the pot right from the start. The clue plays on this idea by calling it a "poker pot builder"—since the ante literally adds money to the pot before any cards are even dealt. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a direct reference to a basic poker term. If you’ve ever played, you’d recognize it as the cost of entry for each round.