Cryptic crossword clue
Demure lure of French is absent 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word COY

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The straight part
We know that "Demure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case demure = coy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COY mean?

COY verb
  1. To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
  2. To calm or soothe.
  3. To allure; to decoy.
COY adjective
  1. Bashful, shy, retiring.
  2. Quiet, reserved, modest.
  3. Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  4. Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
  5. Soft, gentle, hesitating.
COY noun
  1. A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
COY noun
  1. A company

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