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Worm on a hook, for a fish (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bait

(Other definitions for bait that I've seen before include "Taunt; enticement" , "Set a trap with food" , "Angler's lure for fish" , "Food used as lure" , "Lure; tease" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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