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Word of the Day – Scry

By March 25, 2026Word of the Day

Scry (verb)

skrai

To use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.

First recorded in 1520–30; shortening of descry

Example sentences

“You don’t need to be able to scry the future to see which way the world is heading right now.”

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