Drinks with English guy (5)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31273, 12A

12A — Drinks with English guy (5)TEASE

  • 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.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Drinks' → TEAS
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'English' → E
  • Assembly
    TEAS + E = TEASE

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