Invite with a hand wave (6)

I believe the answer is:

beckon

(Other definitions for beckon that I've seen before include "Make a summoning sign (to)" , "Summon by sign" , "Gesture closer" , "Gesture to follow" , "Gesture to approach" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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