What does the cryptic crossword clue "Temptation gripped adult being cuddled (4)" mean?

The definition is "Temptation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). A (synonym="adult") in BIT (synonym="gripped") = BAIT; definition: "Temptation" The answer is BAIT.

Temptation gripped adult being cuddled (4)

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