The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENTRAP
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ENTRAP
- Seduce mate almost entirely the wrong way
- Catch retiring business associate right away
- Catch parent out
- Catch some violent rapscallions
- Hospital department facing rebuke for trick
- Companion endlessly turning around in snare
- Capture talent Raphael possesses
- Catch husband or wife briefly getting upset
- Lure partner back having ditched Romeo
- Deceive tipsy parent
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The straight part
We know that "trick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trick = entrap.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 ENTRAP mean?
ENTRAP verb- To catch in a trap or snare.
- To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.