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Bait shop device (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lure

(Other definitions for lure that I've seen before include "Attraction" , "'Entice, tempt (4)'" , "It's used to attract fish" , "Type of bait" , "Attract with bait" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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