Cryptic crossword clue
Enticed a sober journalist to drink right before work

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ATTRACTED

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The straight part
We know that "Enticed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case enticed = attracted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ATTRACTED mean?

ATTRACTED verb
  1. To pull toward without touching.
  2. To arouse interest.
  3. To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
ATTRACTED adjective
  1. Drawn towards

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