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Changing hands, wave to men on back street to get these sweets (13)

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blandishments

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(Other definitions for blandishments that I've seen before include "Flattering inducements" , "Actions or words aiming to flatter" , "Cajolery" , "Persuasive flattery" , "Flattery intended to persuade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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