Tease playfully Crossword Clue

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Tease playfully Crossword Answer

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RIB

(3 letters)

KID

(3 letters)

FLIRT

(5 letters)

JOSH

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
(noun)
1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Hint 2: Clue Definition

TEASE (verb)
1. disentangle and raise the fibers of
2. ruffle (one’s hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
TEASE (noun)
1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
2. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

RIB
(3 letters)
Kid
(3 letters)
FLIRT
(5 letters)
JOSH
(4 letters)

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