Fishhook Bait Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LURE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LURE

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	37%	8		Recharged the fishhook with new bait
3	29%	10		Like a fishhook or thorn in appearance

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LURE" which means:

noun

• Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
• Anything that serves as an enticement
• Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

• Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

An example sentence would be:

• "The fisherman used a shiny lure to catch the trout."
• "The advertisement displayed an irresistible lure to attract customers."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times16 Dec 1988	Down 8
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