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In myth they allure, but on the street they alert (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sirens

(Other definitions for sirens that I've seen before include "Devices that warn with a loud wailing noise" , "Loud warning signals" , "Sea nymphs" , "Loud wailing warnings sounds" , "Alluring women" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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