Baited
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of bait, meaning lured or enticed someone or something with an inducement, or provoked someone deliberately.
“She baited the trap with a piece of cheese before placing it near the burrow.”
Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains the AI vowel pair in positions 2-3, the -ED ending on BAIT makes this a natural 6-letter extension.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, all common tiles that play neatly off BAIT on the board.
Words Related to Baited
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “baited” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Baited
Shorter words formed from the letters in “baited”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up baited in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!