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Tickles The Fancy Crossword Clue

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verb

• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

• make (somebody) laugh

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noun

• a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

• the act of tickling

verb

• touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• touch or stroke lightly

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verb

• touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

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New York Times14 Dec 2009 Across 21
New York Times29 Nov 2004 Across 53
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