Poker buy-in
Crossword Answer — July 26, 2026
It's the initial bet that sets the stage for the game! 🎲
USA Today Quick Crossword
Sunday, July 26, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. 1994 film, "____ Dreams" — Answer: HOOP. Hint: Think of a sport with a round object that goes up high! 🏀
- 5. Poker buy-in — Answer: ANTE. Hint: It's the initial bet that sets the stage for the game! 🎲
- 6. "A Bug's Life" character — Answer: ATTA. Hint: Think of a hardworking insect leading a group to triumph! 🐜
- 7. Carbon residue — Answer: SOOT. Hint: Think of what might accumulate in your fireplace after a cozy fire! 🔥
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- 1. Bill of the PGA — Answer: HAAS. Hint: Think of a golfer's last name that rhymes with 'boss'! ⛳
- 2. "__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z — Answer: ONTO. Hint: It's all about moving forward and not looking back! 🚀
- 3. 2022 film, "A Man Called ____" — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like a classic toy train! 🚂
- 4. ____ moss — Answer: PEAT. Hint: Think of a type of moss often found in wet, boggy areas! 🌿
The answer to “Poker buy-in” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ANTE — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 26, 2026 (5-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Poker buy-in” answer
ANTE (4 letters)
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Why the answer is ANTE
It's the initial bet that sets the stage for the game! 🎲
More USA Today Quick answers for July 26, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on July 26, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. 1994 film, "____ Dreams" → HOOP
- 5. Poker buy-in → ANTE
- 6. "A Bug's Life" character → ATTA
- 7. Carbon residue → SOOT
Down
- 1. Bill of the PGA → HAAS
- 2. "__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z → ONTO
- 3. 2022 film, "A Man Called ____" → OTTO
- 4. ____ moss → PEAT
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Poker buy-in”?
The answer is ANTE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Poker buy-in”?
4 letters: ANTE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 26, 2026, at 5-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the USA Today Quick answers page.