Crossword Genius

Taking part in Paris-Dakar is known to be a gamble (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

risk

'a gamble' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'taking part in paris-dakar is known' is the wordplay.
'taking part in' indicates a hidden word.
'RISK' can be found hidden inside 'paris dakar is known'.

'to be' is the link.

(Other definitions for risk that I've seen before include "Endanger, jeopardise" , "Assessment of potential dangers -- any silk saris (anag)" , "dangerous thing" , "Jeopardy" , "Danger or hazard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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