Cryptic crossword clue
Persuasive chaps maybe getting maiden to enter a place of vice? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ADMEN

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The straight part
We know that "Persuasive chaps maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persuasive chaps maybe = admen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ADMEN mean?

ADMEN noun
  1. A person in the business of devising, writing, illustrating or selling advertisements.

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