Backcombs (6)

I believe the answer is:

teases

(Other definitions for teases that I've seen before include "Annoys playfully" , "Attempts to provoke through persistent annoyance" , "Banters, pulls leg" , "Provokes in playful manner" , "'Makes fun of, playfully (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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