Cryptic crossword clue
Taking a chance, cutting up vegetables 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DICING

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The straight part
We know that "Taking a chance/cutting up vegetables" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taking a chance/cutting up vegetables = dicing.
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 DICING mean?

DICING verb
  1. To play dice.
  2. To cut into small cubes.
  3. To ornament with squares, diamonds, or cubes.
DICING noun
  1. A game of dice.
  2. A fragment of diced food.

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