Gently cajole (4)
I believe the answer is:
coax
(Other definitions for coax that I've seen before include "Flatter" , "Gently persuade" , "Gradually persuade (someone)" , "Get round" , "Inveigle" .)
I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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