Crossword Genius

Teases learner on requirement to test within (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

needles

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'teases' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'learner on requirement to test within' is the wordplay.
'learner' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'on' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'requirement' becomes 'need' (synonyms).
'to test within' becomes 'es' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'l' put after 'need' is 'needl'.
'needl'+'es'='NEEDLES'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for needles that I've seen before include "Isle of Wight feature - irritates" , "Annoys, pointers" , "landmark" , "Heckles" , "Is annoying" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.