Uncovered person about to engage in bet and run? (8)

Independent Cryptic #12164 | 3 Down | 2025-10-03
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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

RE (about = on the subject of), inserted into STAKE (money placed as a bet) + R (abbreviation for run, in cricket scoring). Extended definition: someone who runs naked across a sports field or other public place, often as a result of a bet.

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