Ensnare by trickery (4)

I believe the answer is:

trap

(Other definitions for trap that I've seen before include "Device to catch prey" , "ladder" , "Golfing hazard" , "Confine" , "Light carriage; ensnare" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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