Use flattery to persuade (7)

I believe the answer is:

wheedle

(Other definitions for wheedle that I've seen before include "Use flattery to attain one's end" , "Get by coaxing, flattery" , "Inveigle using sweet-talk" , "Cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery" , "Deploy sweet talk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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