The term 'Required Wager' is often used in the context of gambling, and is defined as the minimum amount of money that must be wagered in order to participate in a game. The crossword solution for this term is 'ANTE', which is a Latin word meaning 'BEFORE'. In gambling, an ante is a forced bet that all players must make BEFORE any cards are dealt. This is done to create a pot of money that can be won by the player with the best hand.