At stake is a term used to describe something that is in danger of being lost or sacrificed. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: BET (3 letters), WAGER (5 letters), POST (4 letters), and PALE (4 letters). BET and WAGER refer to the act of gambling, where something of value is put at risk in order to win a prize. POST and PALE refer to physical objects, such as a POST or fence, which can be used to mark a boundary or limit. In this context, the term at stake implies that something valuable is at risk of being lost or sacrificed if certain conditions are not met.