Cause some of one's wages to be put in hazard (5)
I believe the answer is:
beget
'cause some' is the definition.
'beget' can be an answer for 'cause' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'some' bit.
'one's wages to be put in hazard' is the wordplay.
'one's wages' becomes 'eg' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'to be put in' indicates putting letters inside.
'hazard' becomes 'bet' (both can mean to gamble or risk).
'eg' inserted inside 'bet' is 'BEGET'.
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for beget that I've seen before include "Sire" , "Give rise to; create (children)" , "Engender" , "Bring about, cause" , "Produce (child) (archaic)" .)