Cryptic crossword clue
Rock and roll fan after work briefly proved alluring 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "proved alluring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proved alluring = tempted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TEMPTED mean?

TEMPTED verb
  1. To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
  2. To attract; to allure.
  3. To provoke something; to court.

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