The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SHAD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Common saltwater baitfish crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHAD | 100 % | 4 |
Why may SHAD be the right solution?
SHAD is a common saltwater baitfish that is often used by anglers as bait to catch larger fish. It is a popular choice due to its availability and attractiveness to predatory fish.
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Crossword Answer definitions
SHAD noun- Any one of several species of food fishes that make up the genus Alosa in the family Clupeidae, to which the herrings also belong; river herring.
- The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
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