Trifle with Crossword Clue

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TOY

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RIB

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. disentangle and raise the fibers of
2. ruffle (one’s hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
(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 2: Clue Definition

TRIFLE (verb)
1. consider not very seriously
2. act frivolously
TRIFLE (noun)
1. something of small importance
2. a detail that is considered insignificant

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TOY
(3 letters)
RIB
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SETAE

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