Worms and such on hooks Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Worms and such on hooks” from the New York Times crossword of August 31, 2026? It has 4 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, AUGUST 31, 2026
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BAIT is the answer to “Worms and such on hooks”. 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: ABTI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “16-Across-___ (content designed to provoke)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Worms and such on hooks”?
BAIT, 4 letters: to lure.
When was “Worms and such on hooks” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 31, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with B.