What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Deliberately taunted" from August 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Deliberately taunted”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

BAITED

Letters6

Starts withB

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 30, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Deliberately taunted” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Deliberately taunted” clue?+

The answer is BAITED (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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