“"To protect my crew, the gamble was necessary," as [circled letters] might say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITOOKARISK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"To protect my crew, the gamble was necessary," as [circled letters] might say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.