The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TEMPT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TEMPT
- Lure embodied in “caveat emptor”
- Intact empty boxes are alluring
- Entice short-term worker with contract finally
- Reactionary occupant of No 10 in offensive sweet-talk
- Seek to attract short-term worker with little time
- Satisfied to pick up point in draw
- Attract agency typist with training at first
- Prove attractive to couple wanting top personal trainer
- Invite agency worker to try, initially
- Lure one from agency over time
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The straight part
We know that "Prove attractive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prove attractive = tempt.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TEMPT mean?
TEMPT verb- To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
- To attract; to allure.
- To provoke something; to court.