'Take a risk?', I reply — what if foolish? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAY WITH FIRE 'Take a risk?', I reply — what if foolish? (14) The Times Cryptic May 27, 2022
6% FEARFACTOR It reduces risk-taking behavior (10) Wall Street Journal Feb 19, 2026
6% NOR "___ I!" (negative reply) (3) New York Times Feb 13, 2026
6% PERIL Risk (5) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
6% HAZARD Risk (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 5, 2026
6% INANE Foolish (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 21, 2026
6% ANO "I take it that's ___" (3) Wall Street Journal Jan 12, 2026
6% DARE Risk (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 10, 2026
6% INJEOPARDY At risk (10) Universal Jan 1, 2026
6% SPEC Risk taking, for short (4) Newsday Dec 24, 2025

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