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Petty Pest 5 Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TEASE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
234%8 Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty
323%12 Include both pest and non-pest species

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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New York Times24 Jun 1993 Across 41
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