Tries to rile, as on social media Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tries to rile, as on social media” from the New York Times crossword of June 7, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 7, 2026
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BAITS is the answer to “Tries to rile, as on social media”. It means to lure.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To lure.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASIBT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Lures”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tries to rile, as on social media”?
BAITS, 5 letters: to lure.
When was “Tries to rile, as on social media” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.