Drinks with English guy (5)
12A — Drinks with English guy (5) — TEASE
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Definition
Definition found: 'guy' — The straight definition sits at one end. Here a short verb meaning 'to mock or rib someone' lurks at the very end.The straight definition sits at one end. Here a short verb meaning 'to mock or rib someone' lurks at the very end.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Drinks' → TEASRead the clue as a recipe and join the pieces left to right; start with the drinks.
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'English' → ETack the nationality letter on the end to finish the answer.
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Assembly
TEAS + E = TEASE