This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ S
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BAITS as a word: 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.
BAITS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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