| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare to snare | Newsday | 24 Apr 2022 |
| Attempt to ensnare, with 'for' | The Washington Post | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Attempt to ensnare, with "for" | LA Times Daily | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Prepare to snare | Newsday | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Attempt to ensnare, with "for" | ||
| Put out bait, say | LA Times Daily | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Put out bait, say | ||
| Prepare to ensnare | Newsday | 04 Jan 2016 |
| Arranged an ambush | ||
| Imitate a con man, perhaps | ||
| Prepare to snare | ||
| Prepare an ambush. | ||
| Prepare to snare. |