The New York Times Crossword · 15-Across · 4 letters
Worms and such on hooks The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 31, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the four-letter fishing lure category that includes worms.
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BAIT is the category containing worms placed on fishing hooks. The phrase “and such” asks for the broader four-letter category rather than another example.
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Answer meaning
Bait is food or another lure placed on a hook or trap to attract an animal.
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15-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 31, 2026.
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