The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INVEIGLE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result INVEIGLE
- Persuade to use unfinished rail line's termini
- Dishonestly persuade, given lie to spread around
- Entice couples heading into very ignorant lexicography
- Give line designed to persuade by flattery
- Persuade somehow, believing book is missing
- Persuade the Parisian to go by rail, mostly
- Manipulate line, give way!
- Coax expedition’s leader into living wildly on top of Everest
- Cajole and flatter mid-week, living wildly
- Give line designed to persuade
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What does INVEIGLE mean?
INVEIGLE verb- To convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles.
- To obtain through guile or cunning.