The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MAGNETIC
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result MAGNETIC
- Trap surrounded by enchantment is irresistible
- Fascinating little jerk following pride of lions round front of garden
- It’s not gross to be into witchcraft, it’s attractive
- Charming me, acting badly
- Attractive take-home pay in the occult
- Court feature in wonderful drawing?
- Mesh in wonderful drawing?
- Attractive feature of tennis? It’s exciting to take it in
- Alluring, like a Pole?
- Alluring trap in spelling?
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The straight part
We know that "attractive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attractive = magnetic.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.
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What does MAGNETIC mean?
MAGNETIC adjective- Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
- Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
- Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
- Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.