The term LEADS ON can be defined by four crossword solutions: ENTICES (7 letters), BAITS (5 letters), TEMPTS (6 letters), and SEDUCES (7 letters). All of these words refer to the act of trying to persuade someone to do something, usually through the use of incentives or promises. ENTICES implies a more subtle approach, while BAITS implies a more direct one. TEMPTS suggests a more powerful form of persuasion, while SEDUCES implies a more intimate form.