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Refuse To Tease Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CHAFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHAFF
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHAFF" which means:
- noun
- • Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- • Foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure verb
- • Be silly or tease one another
An example sentence would be:
- • "He blew away the chaff from the wheat using a fan."
- • "The farmer separated the chaff from the seeds using a winnowing machine."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Oct 2008 | Across 14 | |
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1 | A tease or provocation | |
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