Worm on a hook, say Crossword Clue

Today's (18 November 2017) crossword provided to us by USA Today and the clue is "Worm on a hook, say".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Definition of "BAIT"

food placed on a hook or in a net, trap, or fishing area to entice fish or other animals as prey

Example :

herrings make excellent bait for pike

fishing with live baits

many potential buyers are reluctant to take the bait

 The Crossword clue "Worm on a hook, say" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	18 November 2017	BAIT
L.A. Times Daily	24 October 2005	BAIT