Cryptic crossword clue
Opening ruse designed for risky undertakings 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VENTURES

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What does VENTURES mean?

VENTURES noun
  1. A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
  2. An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.
  3. The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

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