Make fun of

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

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Clue explained

To TEASE someone is to make fun of them, often in a playful or mildly mocking way. Here TEASE is the base-form verb following “make.”

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Definition
People smiling while one playfully teases another.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Make fun of in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is TEASE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Make fun of” answer

TEASE (5 letters)

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What does TEASE mean?

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(verb)

  • make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way
  • gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc.) into separate strands

When else has “Make fun of” appeared?

The Telegraph Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 6, 2026 (most recent) TEASE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Make fun of”?

The answer is TEASE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Make fun of”?

5 letters: TEASE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Make fun of” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's Telegraph Mini answers?

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