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Yes, bait is playable

...and is worth 7 points.

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"Bait" Definition

noun

An enticement; a temptation.
Archaic A stop for food or rest during a trip.
Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
Something (as food) used in luring especially to a hook or trap.

verb-intransitive

Archaic To stop for food or rest during a trip.

verb-transitive

To attack or torment, especially with persistent insults, criticism, or ridicule.
To entice, especially by trickery or strategy.
To feed (an animal), especially on a journey.
To place a lure in (a trap) or on (a fishing hook).
To set dogs upon (a chained animal, for example) for sport.

verb

Variant of bate2.
To persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks.
To harass (as a chained animal) with dogs usually for sport.
To attack by biting and tearing.
To furnish with bait.

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