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Rock and roller after work briefly proved alluring (7)

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I believe the answer is:

tempted

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'alluring' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tempted that I've seen before include "Invited" , "captivated" , "Drawn to" , "Tried to seduce" , "Seduced" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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