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Inveigle using sweet-talk (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wheedle

'inveigle using sweet-talk' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for wheedle that I've seen before include "Seek to persuade" , "Cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery" , "Get by coaxing, flattery" , "Inveigle using sweet-talk" , "Entice by soft words" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Simplex).
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