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Teasing Crossword Clue
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TANTALISING which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TANTALISING
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TANTALISING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
- • Very pleasantly inviting verb
- • To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
- • To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied noun
- • Teasing temptation adjective
- • Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tantalising smell of freshly baked bread filled the air."
- • "She gave him a tantalising smile before walking away."
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| The Guardian Speedy01 Oct 2017 | Across 18 | |
| New York Times22 Feb 2016 | Across 17 | POKINGFUNAT |
| New York Times27 Aug 2003 | Down 39 | |
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