A femme fatale is a seductive and dangerous woman, often portrayed in literature and film. The crossword solutions for this term include SIREN (5 letters), LORELEI (7 letters), VAMP (4 letters), Mantrap (7 letters), TEMPTRESS (9 letters), and Maneater (8 letters). SIREN refers to a mythical creature who lured sailors to their death with her enchanting song. LORELEI is a similar figure from German folklore who lived on a rock in the Rhine River and sang a beautiful song that caused sailors to crash their ships. A VAMP is a woman who uses her charm and beauty to manipulate men. A mantrap is a woman who entraps men with her beauty and then discards them. A TEMPTRESS is a woman who tempts men with her beauty and charm. Finally, a maneater is a woman who uses her beauty and charm to take advantage of men.