Make a summoning gesture (6)

I believe the answer is:

beckon

(Other definitions for beckon that I've seen before include "Summon by gesturing" , "Invite" , "Summon with raised finger" , "Make signs to summon" , "Summon with hand gesture" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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