Gently encourage (4)

I believe the answer is:

coax

(Other definitions for coax that I've seen before include "attempt to influence" , "Inveigle" , "Get round" , "Persuade; type of cable" , "Carefully manipulate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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