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Bait Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TEASE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "TEASE" which means:

    noun
  • • Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
  • • A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  • • The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
  • verb
  • • Annoy persistently
  • • Harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • • To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
  • • Tear into pieces
  • • Raise the nap of (fabrics)
  • • Disentangle and raise the fibers of
  • • Separate the fibers of
  • • Mock or make fun of playfully
  • • Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She gave him a playful tease before revealing the surprise party."
  • • "The kids enjoyed a friendly tease with their new classmate."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times22 Sep 2022 Across 30
The Guardian Quick04 Apr 2018 Down 5
New York Times21 Feb 2015 Across 18
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