The term 'playful trick' can be broken down into four words: ANTIC (5 letters), WILE (4 letters), PRANK (5 letters), and JAPE (4 letters). ANTIC is an adjective that means 'playfully mischievous or teasing, ' while WILE is a noun that refers to a clever trick or stratagem. PRANK is a verb that means 'to play a mischievous trick on someone, ' and JAPE is a noun that means 'a mischievous joke or trick.' Together, these four words describe a playful trick or joke that is intended to tease or amuse.