Crossword Genius

Cast finished speaking (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

threw

'cast' is the definition.
(cast can mean to throw)

'finished speaking' is the wordplay.
'finished' becomes 'through' (similar in meaning).
'speaking' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'through' sounds like 'THREW'.

(Other definitions for threw that I've seen before include "Confused" , "produced no-ball" , "Projected through the air" , "Disconcerted" , "Chucked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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