What is the probability to get sum $k$ by throwing a die?

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Suppose we start at the number zero, and repeatedly roll a fair $6$-sided die, adding the resulting number to the total. We win if we reach the total $k$, and lose if we overshoot, for example by reaching a total of $k-1$ and then rolling a number greater than $1$. What is the probability to win?