‘Give false hope to’ NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 16) answer and hints

Today’s NYT Mini clue, “Give false hope to,” is about deception. Maybe you’ve been promised a cup of tea by a loved one, but it never emerges from the kitchen. It’s heartbreaking, but use that fire to solve this clue.

‘Give false hope to’ NYT Mini clue hints

It’s a tough one. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Before I give you the answer, I’m going to offer you four hints (take them or leave them) to help solve this clue.