Crossword clue
Tease crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Tease”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is RIB.
Top answer
RIB
3 letters · Informal: tease good-naturedly
All answers for “Tease”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| RIB Best match | 3 | Informal: tease good-naturedly |
| KID | 3 | Joke with someone |
| RAG | 3 | British: tease or play jokes on |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| MOCK | 4 | Tease with scorn or contempt |
| BAIT | 4 | Deliberately provoke or annoy |
| JOSH | 4 | Tease in fun |
| GOAD | 4 | Provoke to anger or action |
| RAZZ | 4 | US informal: tease |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TAUNT | 5 | Provoke with insults |
| CHAFF | 5 | Tease in a good-humoured way |
| FLIRT | 5 | Noun: person who teases romantically |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| NEEDLE | 6 | Provoke with persistent remarks |
| BADGER | 6 | Pester or harass repeatedly |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| TORMENT | 7 | Annoy or provoke cruelly |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| BACK-COMB | 8 | Tease hair for volume |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| TANTALISE | 9 | Tempt with the unobtainable |
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What does “Tease” mean?
As a verb, to make fun of playfully or unkindly, to tempt, or to comb hair to add volume; as a noun, a person who teases.
Solving tip
RIB, KID and RAG are common short answers; for the tantalising sense, try TANTALISE or FLIRT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Tease"?
The most likely answer is RIB (3 letters) — Informal: tease good-naturedly. Other common answers are KID (3), MOCK (4), NEEDLE (6), BAIT (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Tease"?
Answers to "Tease" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.