Make fun of Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 19, 2015 · 42-Across
Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between May 1995 and February 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 19, 2015 · 42-Across · 5 letters
TEASE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman"
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Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 1998 and March 2009.JAPE4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2006 and May 2008.MOCK4 lettersanswer page
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 18, 2022.ROAST5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 22, 2017.RIPON5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 22, 2004.RAGON5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 6, 2004.PARODY6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 23, 2003.LAUGHAT7 lettersanswer page
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