Answer: illbite

AnswerCrossword Clue
ILLBITE

"Okay, keep talking"

ILLBITE

Words after a failed guess

ILLBITE

"It's a trick, but tell me"

ILLBITE
"Could regret this, but tell me"
ILLBITE
"Just tell me"
ILLBITE"No more guesses, just tell me"
ILLBITEUnsuccessful guesser's phrase
ILLBITE"It's probably a trick, but tell me"
ILLBITE"Sure, tell me"