Touch-and-go

DICEY

Think of a word that describes a risky situation where the outcome is uncertain, like a high-stakes gamble with unpredictable results.

"Touch-and-go" is a phrase that describes a precarious or uncertain situation, like a plane landing that’s barely under control. The answer "DICEY" fits because it’s a common slang term for something risky or unpredictable—just like a roll of the dice. The clue plays on the double meaning, linking the literal near-miss of "touch-and-go" to the figurative gamble implied by "dicey."