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Sets As A Trap Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BAITS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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232%8 One who sets a trap
332%6 One who sets a trap

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BAITS" which means:

    noun
  • • Anything that serves as an enticement
  • • Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
  • verb
  • • Harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • • Lure, entice, or entrap with bait
  • • Attack with dogs or set dogs upon

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He baits the hook with a worm to catch a fish."
  • • "The fisherman baits the trap with raw meat to attract wild animals."

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New York Times10 Jul 2013 Down 13
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