Nervously making a bet (8) Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Nervously making a bet (8) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AFLUTTER.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Nervously making a bet (8):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AFLUTTER Nervously making a bet (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 30, 2024
9% PACE Betray nervousness (4) Newsday Jan 8, 2026
8% YOUREON "It's a bet!" (7) Thomas Joseph Dec 24, 2025
8% PACED Showed nervousness (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2025
7% SPED Betting journalist was rushed (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 11, 2026
7% FINGERNAIL Bite it nervously if learning to fly? (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 10, 2026
7% ODDS Betting information (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
7% SPA Betting on a spring (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 2, 2026
7% EQUID Horse bet, essentially £1 (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 2, 2026
7% BOOKIE Betting agent (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Dec 30, 2025

Last appeared together with the following clues in Guardian Cryptic puzzle

Nervously making a bet (8) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Nervously making a bet (8). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is AFLUTTER.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Nervously making a bet (8).