This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BAIT as a word: 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.
BAIT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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