The term 'TABBY TEMPTATION' is a combination of two crossword solutions: 'TABBY' and 'TEMPTATION'. TABBY is a type of domestic cat with distinctive stripes, swirls, dots, or lines on its fur. It is also known as a tiger cat due to its striped pattern. TEMPTATION is an act of enticing someone to do something that they may not otherwise do. Together, the two words form a phrase that describes the irresistible appeal of CATNIP to cats. CATNIP is a plant that contains a chemical that cats find attractive and stimulating.