What does the cryptic crossword clue "Winning gamble — result! (6)" mean?

The definition is "result!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym="UP") + SHOT (synonym="SHOT") = UPSHOT; definition: "— result!" The answer is UPSHOT.

Winning gamble — result! (6)

Times Cryptic #28810 | 1 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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