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The tender trap? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

gentle

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the tender' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'trap?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being verbs in their base form.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "Kind, not harsh" , "Mild and benign" , "Merciful -- grub" , "'Mild, soft, tender (6)'" , "Moderate, quiet; a maggot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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