Infamous tempter (7)

I believe the answer is:

serpent

(Other definitions for serpent that I've seen before include "exhibit at zoo" , "Instrument of the past" , "Large snake, dragon" , "Snake - old wind instrument" , "Large snake; sly person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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