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Tease playfully

Clue

Tease playfully

Overview

Colloquial verbs for gentle ribbing are frequent in minis. Short entries hinge on precise slang choice.

Solving Steps

  1. Brainstorm casual verbs meaning light teasing.
  2. Use crossings to confirm the exact colloquial form.
  3. Favor compact spellings commonly seen in puzzles.

Letter Clues

Expect zesty consonants or repeated letters that stand out in crossings.

Common Pitfalls

  • Picking harsher synonyms that miss the "playfully" tone.
  • Overlooking a shorter, punchier slang verb.

FAQs

  • How editors signal register via clue phrasing?
  • When to prefer slang over formal verbs in minis?

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