Cryptic crossword clue
Lure fish in a westerly direction and downwind 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LEEWARD

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What does LEEWARD mean?

LEEWARD adjective
  1. On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
LEEWARD adverb
  1. Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

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