Risky bets
Editorially verified for the Sep 1, 2026
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Clue explained
FLIERS can mean ventures or bets undertaken with little assurance of success—risky bets. It is the plural noun form of “flier” in that sense.
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The answer to “Risky bets” in the New York Times crossword is FLIERS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 29-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Risky bets” answer
FLIERS (6 letters)
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What does FLIERS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FLIERS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person or thing that flies, especially in a particular way
- a small handbill advertising an event or product
- a speculative investment
When else has “Risky bets” appeared?
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September 1, 2026 (most recent) → FLIERS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Risky bets”?
The answer is FLIERS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Risky bets”?
6 letters: FLIERS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 29-Across.
Can “Risky bets” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 1, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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