Cryptic crossword clue
Took a risk — most of area by altar beginning to deteriorate 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHANCED

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What does CHANCED mean?

CHANCED verb
  1. To happen by chance, to occur.
  2. To befall; to happen to.
  3. To try or risk.
  4. To discover something by chance.
  5. (Belize) To rob, cheat or swindle someone.

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