Dangerous gamble (4)

I believe the answer is:

risk

(Other definitions for risk that I've seen before include "Element of uncertainty" , "Gamble" , "Assessment of potential dangers -- any silk saris (anag)" , "Danger or hazard" , "Take a chance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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