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Worm on a hook, say (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lure

(Other definitions for lure that I've seen before include "Type of bait" , "'Decoy, bait (4)'" , "Attraction" , "draw" , "Enticement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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