What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "First chip in the pot, often" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“First chip in the pot, often”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ANTE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “First chip in the pot, often” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 18-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 “First chip in the pot, often” clue?+

The answer is ANTE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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