“Take a risk” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DARE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DARE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Take a risk”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 8, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 8, 2026.
Crossing entries
Apr 8, 2026 grid11DThe Gem State5 ltrs›12DFind one's way8 ltrs›13DDublin college founded in 15927 ltrs›14DApartment planter sites, perhaps6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 11, 2026NYT Crossword118 Across••••••••CHANCEITApr 8, 2026NYT Crossword17 Across••••DAREOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••DARE4 ltrs
••••••••CHANCEIT8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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