A bit to get you hooked? (4)

I believe the answer is:

bait

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'you hooked?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'a bit to get' is the wordplay.
'to get' indicates putting letters inside.
'a' inserted within 'bit' is 'BAIT'.

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(Other definitions for bait that I've seen before include "Fishing lure" , "Lure; deliberately taunt" , "Enticement, lure" , "What lures" , "Boilie, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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