Cryptic crossword clue
Leader hosts star figures – they may induce arousal 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PHEROMONES

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What does PHEROMONES mean?

PHEROMONES noun
  1. A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

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