What is the answer to "Chum, e.g." in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Chum, e.g." is BAIT (4 letters).

Chum, e.g. LA Times Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the November 15, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Chum, e.g.” from the LA Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

BAIT

4 letters · Across · last seen November 15, 2026

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