Playing (with) (6)
I believe the answer is:
toying
(Other definitions for toying that I've seen before include "Idly playing (with)" , "Playing (with an idea, for example)" , "Engage in some activity as if it were a game" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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