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Tempting to start lunch with a bagel (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

luring

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'tempting' is the definition.
('lure' can be a synonym of 'tempt')

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(Another definition for luring that I've seen is " Enticing, tempting".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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