Question 1

What is the answer to "At risk … or where one might hear the clue-and-answer pairs at 17-, 23-, 39-, 41- and 53-Across?"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INJEOPARDY. This clue plays on the phrase "in jeopardy," meaning at risk, while also hinting at the game show Jeopardy!—where clue-and-answer pairs are a core feature. The numbers (17-, 23-, etc.) refer to other crossword clues that follow the same Jeopardy!-style format, reinforcing the connection. The answer "INJEOPARDY" merges the literal meaning with the show’s name for a clever double reference.

Question 2

Can I get a hint for "At risk … or where one might hear the clue-and-answer pairs at 17-, 23-, 39-, 41- and 53-Across?" without seeing the answer?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Why is "INJEOPARDY" the answer to "At risk … or where one might hear the clue-and-answer pairs at 17-, 23-, 39-, 41- and 53-Across?"?

Accepted Answer

This clue plays on the phrase "in jeopardy," meaning at risk, while also hinting at the game show Jeopardy!—where clue-and-answer pairs are a core feature. The numbers (17-, 23-, etc.) refer to other crossword clues that follow the same Jeopardy!-style format, reinforcing the connection. The answer "INJEOPARDY" merges the literal meaning with the show’s name for a clever double reference.

At risk … or where one might hear the clue-and-answer pairs at 17-, 23-, 39-, 41- and 53-Across?

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