*Risky endeavor, idiomatically NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword October 16 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "*Risky endeavor, idiomatically" is DROLL.
The clue seems to hint at an idiom for a risky endeavor, but the answer 'DROLL' is actually a misdirection. 'DROLL' refers to something amusing or whimsically odd, not directly related to risk. This could be a mistake or a playful twist in the crossword.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025.
Droll means amusing in an odd or whimsical way.
Like some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw, Waggish, LODLR, Whimsically funny, Witty, wry
The answer to “*Risky endeavor, idiomatically” in the New York Times puzzle October 16 2025 is DROLL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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