"Don't tempt me" is an expression used to indicate the speaker's desire or interest in something, even though they know it may not be a good idea or they should resist the temptation. It implies that the speaker is intrigued by the proposition but is trying to resist giving in to temptation.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: "I want to, but really I shouldn't ...". Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.