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Is BAIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BAIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BAIT mean?

  1. noun

    anything that serves as an enticement

  2. verb

    harass with persistent criticism or carping

    “The children teased the new teacher”

  3. noun

    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

  4. verb

    lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + I (1) + T (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BAIT

Single letters that turn BAIT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from BAIT

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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