Is “Bait” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BAIT
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Bait
/beɪt/
noun
1.Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
2.Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
3.Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
verb
1.To attract with bait; to entice.
2.To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.