BIT OF BAIT is a term used to describe the various items used to attract fish when fishing. The four crossword solutions for this term are WORM (4 letters), MINNOW (6 letters), LURE (4 letters), and CHUM (4 letters). Worms are small, segmented invertebrates that can be used as bait when fishing. Minnows are small fish that are often used as bait when fishing. Lures are artificial baits designed to look like prey and attract fish. CHUM is a type of bait made from ground-up fish parts that is used to attract fish.