Catch by cunning means (6)

I believe the answer is:

entrap

(Other definitions for entrap that I've seen before include "Catch like parent" , "Lure into danger" , "Frame -- stitch up" , "Set up" , "Snare - inveigle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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