| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| adventure | A commercial speculation |
| adventures | A commercial speculation |
| spec | risky commercial venture; speculation (usually prec. by on) |
| specs | risky commercial venture; speculation (usually prec. by on) |
| IDARESAY | Start of a speculation |
| spec | built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation |
| specs | built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation |
| OSCARBUZZ | Speculation leading up to a February 22 awards extravaganza |
| builders | person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation |
