The kind to invite a bite? (6)

I believe the answer is:

gentle

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'the kind' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "Mild; a maggot" , "Mild and benign" , "Mild, moderate" , "'Do not go . . . . . . into that good night' (Dylan Thomas)" , "Clement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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