Bait

/beɪt/

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters

Definition of Bait

noun

Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

verb

To attract with bait; to entice.
To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

Anagrams of Bait

No exact anagrams found for "bait". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "bait" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

BA...Words starting with "ba"...ITWords ending with "it"All 4-letter words Unscramble "bait"

Letter Values

b3

a1

i1

t1

Total: 6 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Bait

accredit acquit adhibit adit admit adroit affidavit afrit ait akvavit albeit alit

Related 4-Letter Words

baal baas baba babe babu baby bach back bade bads baff bags baht bail bake

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Bait"

Bait is a 4-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Bait" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bait" is a low-scoring word.