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One Word, Three Ways: Cast
The word of the issue is cast. It can mean "to throw a fishing line in the water," "a hard covering that helps a broken bone heal," and "the actors in a film"
From the May / June 2018 Issue
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One Word, Three Ways: BearThe word of the month is bear. It can mean "a type of large, heavy mammal," make," or "handle."
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One Word, Three Ways
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