Traps for the unwary (6)

I believe the answer is:

snares

(Other definitions for snares that I've seen before include "hidden dangers" , "Traps set by Nasser" , "Traps for catching birds or animals" , "Traps, enmeshes" , "Lures or entanglements" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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