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BAIT

/beɪt/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
I 1
T 1

Meaning of BAIT

noun
  1. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
  2. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
verb
  1. To attract with bait; to entice.
  2. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
verb
  1. To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
    "to bait a bear with dogs;  to bait a bull"
  2. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
verb
  1. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
adjective
  1. Obvious; blatant.
  2. Well-known; famous; renowned.
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About the word BAIT

Is "BAIT" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BAIT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BAIT" worth?

In Scrabble, "BAIT" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "BAIT" mean?

Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

Does "BAIT" have any anagrams?

No, "BAIT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.