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Entice Give Rise To Desire Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TEMPT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TEMPT

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199%5Exact Match!
225%6Rise up, my dear, rise up and take the lead
325%7 Increases desire for a rise

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TEMPT" which means:

    verb
  • • Dispose or incline or entice to
  • • Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
  • • Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
  • • Induce into action by using one's charm
  • • Try to seduce
  • • Try presumptuously

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She tried to tempt him with a piece of cake."
  • • "The smell of freshly baked bread tempted me to have a bite."

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The Guardian Quick23 Apr 2002 Across 9
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