Cryptic crossword clue
They take chances with nasty lab germs 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They take chances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they take chances = gamblers.
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 GAMBLERS mean?

GAMBLERS noun
  1. One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
  2. One who takes significant risks.

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