Is “Ante” a Scrabble word?
Yes
ANTE
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General English word list
Meaning of Ante
/ˈænti/
noun
1.A price or cost, as in up the ante.
2.In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.
verb
1.To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
2.To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.