The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RISKING
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The straight part
We know that "Dangerously exposing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dangerously exposing = risking.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.
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What does RISKING mean?
RISKING verb- To incur risk of (something).
- To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
- To incur risk as a result of (doing something).