‘Starts a pot, in poker’ NYT Crossword clue hints and answers

Fine, I admit it: I don’t know how to play Poker. I’ve watched Casino Royale, but that’s as far as my knowledge goes. Hey, I know how to play Twenty-One and Uno. That counts for something, right? Either way, I struggled with today’s New York Times Mini Crossword clue. “Starts a pot, in poker.” What does that even mean? 

‘Starts a pot, in poker’ July 19 NYT Mini Crossword solution and hints

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Hint 1: From Latin, “before.”

Hint 2: A stake.

Hint 3: It rhymes with panties.

Hint 4: It begins with the letter “A.”

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