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3 | 36% | 9 | Preakness Stakes or Belmont Stakes, for example | |
Playing For Stakes Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAMBLING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) adjective satellite
- • Preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance verb
- • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- • To risk (something) for potential gain.
- • To interact with equipment at a casino
An example sentence would be:
- • "I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction."
- • "He was caught cheating during a game of gambling."
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