Computer hacker initially takes on risk for play (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MACBETH Computer hacker initially takes on risk for play (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 31, 2025
7% GAMBLING Taking risks (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 16, 2025
6% ANET Work without ___ (take risks) (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 16, 2025
6% ATHICKEAR IT hacker with a novel punishment (9) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 16, 2025
6% ACCESS Hacker's goal (6) Wall Street Journal Dec 4, 2025
6% CAT Hairball hacker (3) New York Times Dec 2, 2025
6% SENDIT Take a risk, in slang (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 25, 2025
6% AXE Hacker, but not on a computer (3) New York Times Apr 4, 2017
5% FLYER Risk initiating fall lifting your elderly relative (5) (5) The Guardian Quiptic Dec 21, 2025
5% MOUSE Computer accessory (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 12, 2025

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