Recklessly I tap rifle -- why take foolish risk? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAYWITHFIRE Recklessly I tap rifle -- why take foolish risk? (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 27, 2022
5% GAMBLING Taking risks (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 16, 2025
4% ANET Work without ___ (take risks) (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 16, 2025
4% TINNED Recklessly intend to get canned (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Dec 13, 2025
4% SOFTSHOE Tap-dance style (8) Eugene Sheffer Dec 10, 2025
4% CHANCES Risks moving chicanes? Not I! (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 9, 2025
4% IDIOT Foolish person (5) Commuter Dec 9, 2025
4% OPTIONAL Oil on tap (anag.) (8) The Telegraph Quick Dec 6, 2025
4% RASH Acting recklessly (4) Newsday Dec 1, 2025
4% RANSACK Thoroughly rifle (7) Commuter Dec 1, 2025

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