The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENTRAPS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ENTRAPS
- Catches half-decent hip-hop performances
- Embroils parents in strife
- Gins stocked up by business partner
- Takes parents out
- Seduces sexy partners right away
- Catches parents out
- Hooks in boxing match reflected on medical department initially
- Catches faithless partner holding it back
- Catches parents entangled
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What does ENTRAPS mean?
ENTRAPS verb- To catch in a trap or snare.
- To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.