(& 15-across) Takes foolish risks while first pay wasted (5,4,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAYSWITH (& 15-across) Takes foolish risks while first pay wasted (5,4,4) (9)
6% PLAYWITHFIRE Take foolish risks - likely to have fingers burned? (4,4,4) (12) The Guardian Quick Feb 20, 2026
5% FEARFACTOR It reduces risk-taking behavior (10) Wall Street Journal Feb 19, 2026
5% ARIAS Highlights of a 15-Across (5) New York Times Feb 17, 2026
5% AS While (2) Eugene Sheffer Feb 12, 2026
5% HEED Pay ___ to (pay attention) (4)
5% RANGI see 15 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Feb 11, 2026
5% PERIL Risk (5) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
5% THEDEAD see 15 Across (3,4) (7) Mirror Quiz Feb 7, 2026
5% SCHMOS Foolish people (6) Newsday Feb 6, 2026
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