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| 3 | 32% | 4 | Man with a spare rib? | |
Drinks To The Closure Of Spare Rib Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 126 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TEASE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TEASE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Jan 2006 | Down 2 | |
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