“Entice” crossword clue
Answer
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••••BAIT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BAIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Entice”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 48 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 9, 2025 grid48AFirst-rate, in slang4 ltrs›50A"Be kind!"10 ltrs›55AWhat holding one's thumb up might indicate10 ltrs›57ACooking byproduct sometimes called "liquid gold"10 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 17, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down••••LUREMay 9, 2025NYT Crossword48 Down••••BAITOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••BAIT4 ltrs
••••LURE4 ltrs
•••••TEMPT5 ltrs
••••••SEDUCE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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