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| 54% | 6 | A type of bet where winnings from one bet are used as the stake for a subsequent bet | ||||||
noun • a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers verb • stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager | ||||||||
| 36% | 8 | Fire management method that involves igniting a fire at the fire's edge and allowing it to burn back towards the main fire. | ||||||
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Bet Lost In Fire Is A Disappointment Crossword Clue
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SET-BACK which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SET-BACK
Updated: October 12, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A betting strategy where the winnings from a bet are subsequently wagered on another bet | |
2 | A type of bet where winnings from one bet are used as the stake for a subsequent bet | |
3 | Bad bet shatters Harry, which is a disappointment
The Guardian Cryptic -
03 May 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 May 2002 |
4 | He lost bet, won't pay debt
New York Times -
30 Oct 1979 | New York Times / 30 Oct 1979 |
5 | One lost bet (anag) — kind of whale or dolphin
The Guardian Quick -
09 Jan 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 09 Jan 2019 |
6 | Shows disappointment, in a way
New York Times -
30 Sep 2010 | New York Times / 30 Sep 2010 |
7 | Way to torture supporter, having lost bet
The Guardian Quiptic -
13 Dec 0201 | The Guardian Quiptic / 13 Dec 0201 |
