Start the Pot is a term used in card games, such as poker, to refer to the initial bet made by the first player. The two crossword solutions for this term are ANTE (4 letters) and ANTEUP (6 letters). ANTE is a verb meaning to put money into the pot before the cards are dealt, while ANTEUP is a verb meaning to increase the amount of money in the pot. Both terms are used to signify the beginning of the game and the start of the betting process.