Air of tantalising mystery (8)

I believe the answer is:

intrigue

(Other definitions for intrigue that I've seen before include "Secret scheme or conspiracy" , "Make curious; secret affair" , "'Conspiracy, machination (8)'" , "Mysterious quality" , "Plot in underhand way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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