Cryptic crossword clue
Daft to grip the dangerous crossing? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TIGHTROPE

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The straight part
We know that "dangerous crossing?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dangerous crossing? = tightrope.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TIGHTROPE mean?

TIGHTROPE noun
  1. A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
  2. A difficult or desperate situation.

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