The Clue
Mae West, notably (5 letter answer)
The Answer
FLIRT
Tags
Notes
The answer FLIRT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Tease
Trifle
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She toys with boys
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Definition
FLIRT as a noun:
1. (coquette, flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, tease, prickteaser) = a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
2. (flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying) = playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
FLIRT as a verb:
1. (chat up, flirt, dally, butterfly, coquet, coquette, romance, philander, mash) = talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women"
2. (dally, toy, play, flirt) = behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"