What does the cryptic crossword clue "Propositions: obvious temptations? Not initially (9)" mean?

The definition is "Propositions". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERT (synonym="open; obvious") + URES (synonym="temptations") = OVERTURES The answer is OVERTURES.

Propositions: obvious temptations? Not initially (9)

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