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Tickled The Ivories Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PLAYED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PLAYED

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199%6Exact Match!
232%13 One who tickles the ivories of a clavichord
332%10 One who tickles the ivories

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PLAYED" which means:

    adjective
  • • (of games) engaged in
  • verb
  • • To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
  • • To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  • • To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
  • • To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
  • • (heading) to produce music or theatre.
  • • (heading) to behave in a particular way.
  • • To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
  • • To move to and fro.
  • • To put in action or motion.
  • • To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
  • • To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She played the piano beautifully."
  • • "They played tennis every weekend."

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New York Times01 Jul 1984 Across 85
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