What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lure agency worker to join top table (5)" mean?

The definition is "Lure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEMP (synonym="worker") + T (first_letter="table") = TEMPT; definition: "Lure" The answer is TEMPT.

Lure agency worker to join top table (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29173 | 13 Across | 2023-09-12 flower

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