Word: BAITS
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Definition of BAITS
- Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
- Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
- To attract with bait; to entice.
- To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
- To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
"to bait a bear with dogs;โ to bait a bull"
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
- To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "baits" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "baits" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAITS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BAITS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BAITS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BAITS:
- # the baits effect
- # master of baits
- # playing with baits
- # in terms of baits
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