Tempt Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · 14-Across
Appeared in 13 New York Times Crosswords between February 1995 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 15, 2025 · 14-Across · 4 letters
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provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"
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