Crossword Genius

Cast in “Mystified” (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

threw

I believe this is a double definition.

'cast' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'mystified' is the second definition.
('throw' can be a synonym of 'mystify')

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for threw that I've seen before include "Projected through the air" , "Propelled through the air" , "Confused" , "Chucked" , "Cast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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