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One gets caught after taking it (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bait

(Other definitions for bait that I've seen before include "Food to lure fish" , "Food used as lure" , "Enticement, lure" , "Tempt" , "Food on a hook to attract fish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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