Worm on a fishhook (4)

I believe the answer is:

bait

(Other definitions for bait that I've seen before include "Taunt; enticement" , "Angler's lure for fish" , "Enticement for fish" , "Deliberately annoy or taunt" , "What lures" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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