Embezzles or gambles after initial loss (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PECULATES Embezzles or gambles after initial loss (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 20, 2026
5% CRAVAT Credit initially after tax for menswear item (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 21, 2026
5% ATTHESTART Initially * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 19, 2026
5% LEAKAGE Accidental loss of liquid (7) Puzzler Backwords Jul 15, 2026
5% IBLEWIT "The loss is all my fault!" (7) USA Today Jul 12, 2026
5% ALOPECIA Hair loss condition (8) The Times Concise Jul 4, 2026
5% FLIER Take a ___ (gamble) (5) Universal Jun 28, 2026
5% CASINO Gambling house (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 28, 2026
5% RENO Nevada gambling town (4) LA Times Daily Jun 16, 2026
5% BLOTTO Bravo, gambling drunk (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 15, 2026

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