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Can of worms?

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Can of worms?' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Can of worms? crossword clue was last seen on April 22 2023 in the popular Wall Street Journal Crossword.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%BAITCan of worms?Wall Street Journal
20%BAITA whole can of worms?New York Times
20%ANGLERSomeone opening a can of worms?Universal

Definition

• Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
• Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
• A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
• A light or hasty luncheon.
• To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
• To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.
• To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
• To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
• To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

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