The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RISKS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2003.
Perils crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RISKS | 40 % | 5 |
| DANGERS | 40 % | 7 |
| MENACES | 20 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Perils
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- danger
- imperil
- jeopardize
- endanger
- hazard
- riskiness
- risk
- threaten
- menace
- expose
- queer
- jeopardy
Crossword Answer definitions
RISKS noun- A possible adverse event or outcome
- The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- (formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
- An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.
- To incur risk of (something).
- To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
- To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result RISKS
- They may be calculated
- Lays on the line
- Takes a chance
- Plays with fire
- Puts in peril
- Puts on the line
- What bold plans entail
- Plan's potential drawbacks
- Safety consultants' concerns
- Hazards
More clues leading to the result DANGERS
- Perils
- Braved by Jason.
- Pitfalls.
- Thin ice, sharp curves, etc.
- Jeopardies.
- Risks.
- " . . . with ___ compass'd round": Milton
- Play in 7-Across with the rack ADEGNRS
- Risks