The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENTICES , but the solution may also be ROPES which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).
Lures in crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ENTICES | 50 % | 7 |
| SUCKS | 25 % | 5 |
| ROPES | 25 % | 5 |
Why may ROPES be the right solution?
The word "lures" is a verb that means to entice or attract someone. "In" is a preposition that means inside or within. The word "ropes" can be used as a verb meaning to tie up with a rope, which could be seen as a way of luring or trapping something or someone inside a specific area. Therefore, "Lures (in)" could be interpreted as "ropes" and make sense in the context of the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lures in
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- entices
- attracts
- draws in
- beckons
- bait
- baits
- decoys
- jig
- lorelei
- lure
- spinning
- bob
Crossword Answer definitions
ENTICES verb- To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ENTICES
- Lures
- Leads on
- Sweet-talks
- Holds out a carrot to
- Baits the hook
- Draws in
- Plays the temptress
- Dangles a carrot in front of
- Baits
- Lures on
More clues leading to the result SUCKS
- Is bad, real bad
- Uses a straw
- Lures (in)
- "Where the bee ___."—The Tempest.
- Draws (on)
- Leeches
- Is god-awful
- "Your Movie ___" (Roger Ebert book)
- Is downright terrible
- Is just awful