Played it safe, in a way Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEDGED Played it safe, in a way (6) New York Times Mar 23, 2023
10% PETERPAN Play safe with hammer (5,3) (8) The Sun Two Speed Aug 20, 2025
9% HEDGE ____ one's bets, play safe (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 22, 2025
9% SECURE Safe (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 3, 2025
8% POTABLE Safe to drink (7) Universal Aug 11, 2025
8% WALLS Safe spots? (5) USA Today Aug 8, 2025
8% PETER A 'safe' (5) (5)
8% BEIGE Safe choice for avoiding a clash, in a way (5)
7% DRAMA Play (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 2, 2025
7% SENT On their way (4) Newsday Aug 30, 2025

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