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The Clue
Torment (9 letter answer)
The Answer
TANTALIZE
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Notes
The answer TANTALIZE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
TANTALIZE as a verb:
1. (tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride) = harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"