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Drawn university student turned crimson (5)

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I believe the answer is:

lured

'drawn' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'university student turned crimson' is the wordplay.
'university' becomes 'u' (abbreviation for university).
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'turned' is a reversal indicator.
'crimson' becomes 'red' (synonyms).
'u'+'l'='ul'
'ul' written backwards gives 'lu'.
'lu'+'red'='LURED'

(Other definitions for lured that I've seen before include "Seduced" , "Tempted or enticed" , "Attracted" , "was enticing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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