The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENTICE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ENTICE
- Lure with some succulent ices
- Tempt postponement of hospital department?
- Attract tourists, principally, in eastern Mediterranean resort
- Offer a better future complete with Charlie for king
- England's opening pair caught during match, producing draw
- Tempt with place to treat bad throat and chill
- Some apprenticeships are attractive
- Lure of apprenticeship but with outsiders missing out
- Tempt novice after first four quit
- Lure and net snagged on rocks
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The straight part
We know that "are attractive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case are attractive = entice.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ENTICE mean?
ENTICE verb- To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.