Play hard-to-get Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Play hard to get featured in Telegraph Plusword puzzle on May 19, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TEASE.

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3 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
TEASE Play hard to get (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 19, 2026
EVADE Play hard to get (5)
ELUDE Play hard-to-get (5)

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Clues for The Telegraph Plusword Puzzle on May 19, 2026

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