What does the cryptic crossword clue "He abandons the lady of the family for tease (5)" mean?

The definition is "tease". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="the") + AUNT (synonym="family") = TAUNT; definition: "tease" The answer is TAUNT.

He abandons the lady of the family for tease (5)

Times Cryptic #29079 | 24 Across | 2024-11-20 flower

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