Cryptic crossword clue
Drinks in gallons – that’s worrying 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TEASING

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What does TEASING mean?

TEASING verb
  1. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
  2. To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
  3. To back-comb.
  4. To poke fun at.
  5. To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
  6. To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
  7. To entice, tempt.
  8. To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
TEASING noun
  1. The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.

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