The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HONEYPOT
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More clues leading to the result HONEYPOT
- Eastern typhoon destroyed something alluring
- Attraction of tune to play standing up around piano
- Many would find it attractive to phone about securing May’s end
- Dope after sweetheart, attractive thing
- Draw ring circled by the pony, lamely
- Mounting desire to be in photo troubled centre of attraction
- House no type built as a centre of attraction
- Mecca cash bingo latterly raised money prize
- Designed toy phone device used by spymasters to lure
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The straight part
We know that "something alluring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something alluring = honeypot.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HONEYPOT mean?
HONEYPOT noun- A pot of honey.
- Something or someone similarly sweet or enticing, particularly:
- A chamberpot.
- A slop bucket.