“First chip in the hand”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “First chip in the hand”, last seen on July 13, 2026.

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A??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

ANTE

The answer to “First chip in the hand” is ANTE

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “First chip in the hand” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANTE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “First chip in the hand”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “First chip in the hand” is ANTE — a 4-letter across entry from the July 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ANTE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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