What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Poker buy-in" from September 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Poker buy-in”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 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 “Poker buy-in” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 6-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 “Poker buy-in” clue?+

The answer is ANTE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 15, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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