The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ATTRACT
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More clues leading to the result ATTRACT
- Pull vehicle back in a series of races
- Draw reserves over an extended area of land
- To be liable to a tax initially given by region
- Draw an area of land when talking
- Pull a vehicle back in races against time
- Draw cheers when looking up pamphlet
- Draw a model-type that’s a bundle of nerves
- Appeal to leaders of African tribal region
- Pull a motor backwards, three times round
- Draw close to elephant in the heart of uncharted territory
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The straight part
We know that "To be liable to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be liable to = attract.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 ATTRACT mean?
ATTRACT verb- To pull toward without touching.
- To arouse interest.
- To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.