The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENAMOUR
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ENAMOUR
- Locks up quartet missing feminine charm
- With hair swept back, Times compilers' charm
- Charm of unusual name associated with us
- Seduce one with a rum cocktail
- Inspire love in ancient character touring most of ME country in retirement
- Cockney’s a tool, they say, with charm
- During crash of Euro, fellow returns with charm
- Locks round our entrance
- Entrance way overseas welcoming country on the rise
- Bushy hair brushed back – our delight
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The straight part
We know that "Seduce" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seduce = enamour.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 ENAMOUR mean?
ENAMOUR verb- (mostly in the passive, followed by "of" or "with") To cause to be in love.
- (mostly in the passive) To captivate.