Crossword Genius

Dreary, ugly? Oddly, on reflection, was attractive (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lured

'was attractive' is the definition.

'dreary ugly? oddly on reflection' is the wordplay.
'oddly' indicates alternate letters.
'on reflection' says the letters should be written backwards.
'dreary'+'ugly'='drearyugly'
The alternate letters of 'drearyugly' are 'derul'.
'derul' backwards is 'LURED'.

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

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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