The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BAIT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
The "chum" of chumming crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BAIT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may BAIT be the right solution?
The word "chumming" refers to the practice of luring fish by throwing bait into the water. Therefore, the answer to the clue "The 'chum' of chumming" is "BAIT".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: The "chum" of chumming
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Crossword Answer definitions
BAIT noun- Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
- Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
- A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
- To attract with bait; to entice.
- To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
- To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
- (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
- (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
- To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
- Obvious; blatant.
- Well-known; famous; renowned.
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