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Back-combed

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I believe the answer is:

teased

'back-combed' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for teased that I've seen before include "Kidded in sedate manner" , "Made fun of, playfully" , "Sedate (anag.)" , "Poked fun" , "Tantalised or annoyed goodnaturedly" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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