Cryptic crossword clue
Teasing sound of bell surrounds relative 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TAUNTING

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The straight part
We know that "Teasing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case teasing = taunting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TAUNTING mean?

TAUNTING verb
  1. To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
TAUNTING noun
  1. The act of one who taunts.

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