The term 'toy with' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: TRIFLE (6 letters), FOOL (4 letters), FLIRT (5 letters), and TAMPER (6 letters). TRIFLE means to treat something as unimportant or to deal with it carelessly. FOOL is a person who acts unwisely or imprudently. FLIRT means to behave amorously without serious intent. TAMPER means to interfere with something in an unauthorized or improper way. Taken together, the term 'toy with' implies toying with something in a careless, unwise, amorous, and/or improper manner.