The Clue
Risk (7 letter answer)
The Answer
VENTURE
Tags
Notes
The answer VENTURE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
VENTURE as a noun:
1. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
2. (speculation, venture) = an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
3. a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
VENTURE as a verb:
1. (venture, embark) = proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
2. (guess, venture, pretend, hazard) = put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
3. (venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize) = put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"