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4 LETTERS1 POINT[beɪt]

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1

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Unique Letters

4

A B I T

Two-Letter Start

BA

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Ending

IT

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  • 4 letters
  • 4 unique letters
  • BA start
  • IT ending

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  • bait is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
  • It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, b, i, t plus any remaining hive letters.
  • The IT ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the BA start.
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Pronunciation

[beɪt][beɪt]

Definitions

  1. noun

    Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

  2. noun

    Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.

  3. noun

    Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

  4. noun

    A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

  5. verb

    To attract with bait; to entice.

  6. verb

    To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

  7. verb

    To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.

    "to bait a bear with dogs;  to bait a bull"

  8. verb

    To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.

  9. verb

    To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.

  10. verb

    (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.

  11. verb

    (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.

  12. verb

    To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

  13. adjective

    Obvious; blatant.

  14. adjective

    Well-known; famous; renowned.

Related Words

Same Letters

  • babbitt
  • tibia

Daily Appearances

2026-07-04

Verified answer

1 pts

B + A E H I L T