Across clue · July 12, 2026

Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, July 12, 2026.

"Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom"

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SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND

20 letters · 8 vowels · 12 consonants

Letter analysis

20-letter answer

Letters

20

total length

Vowels

8

A E I O U

Unique

12

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, July 12, 2026 resolves to SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND, a 20-letter answer.

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