Answer:

DARED

Answer	Crossword Clue
DARED	Challenged
DARED	Took a chance
DARED	Made bold

DARED	Participated in some derring-do
DARED	Provoked to contend
DARED	Had gumption
DARED	Had the courage
DARED	Threw down the gauntlet
DARED	Went for it
DARED	Had the nerve
DARED	Belled the cat

DARED	Knocked chips off shoulders
DARED	Had the gumption
DARED	Had the chutzpah
DARED	Took risks
DARED	Risked
DARED	Went for it, so to speak
DARED	Ventured
DARED	Was dauntless

DARED	Acted boldly
DARED	Was plucky enough
DARED	Took the plunge
DARED	Braved the odds
DARED	Showed courage
DARED	Drew a line in the sand, maybe
DARED	Drew a line in the sand, perhaps
DARED	Had some nerve

DARED	Took a risk
DARED	Foolhardily encouraged
DARED	Was intrepid
DARED	Hazarded
DARED	Presumed (to)
DARED	Defied
DARED	Acted riskily
DARED	Threw down a challenge

DARED	Didn't play it safe
DARED	Was fearless enough
DARED	Had the guts
DARED	Rolled the dice
DARED	Was unflinching