Search someone without initial danger (4)

I believe the answer is:

risk

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'danger' is the definition.
(I know that danger can be written as risk)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for risk that I've seen before include "Take a chance" , "Element of uncertainty" , "Jeopardy" , "Endanger, jeopardise" , "Gamble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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