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They cast lots

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rods

(Other definitions for rods that I've seen before include "Long slender bars" , "Fishing sticks or canes" , "Biblical races" , "Thin sticks or staffs of office" , "Batons" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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