Accept wager but not initially Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Accept wager but not initially" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Accept wager but not initially," and the answer is "TAKE."

Here is the explanation as to why this clue has this answer:

1. The clue "Accept" implies that we are looking for a word that means to agree to or receive something.
2. The word "wager" suggests a bet or a gamble.
3. The phrase "but not initially" tells us that we need to remove the first letter of a word to find the answer.
4. When we remove the first letter from "TAKE," we are left with the letters "AKE," which sound like the word "ache" but in this case, it sounds like aching or longing for something.
5. Therefore, "Take" is the perfect fit for the clue as it means to agree to or receive something, and by removing the initial letter, we get a word that relates to longing or aching.

So, the answer to the clue "Accept wager but not initially" is "TAKE."

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Definition of "TAKE"

lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold

Example :

the nurse takes my blood pressure

he was taking notes

he took along a portfolio of his drawings

 The Crossword clue "Accept wager but not initially" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	10 February 2024	TAKE