Puts on the hook? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 14, 2004 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 14, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 14, 2004 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
anything that serves as an enticement
noun
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