bait
NOUNVERB
/beɪt/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B
bait is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3A1I1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does bait mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
Anything that serves as an enticement.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Harass with persistent criticism or carping.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Attack with dogs or set dogs upon.
BROADER
3
Lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
BROADER
AT THE BOARD