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The correct answer is search.

Ferret

A. worry
B. combine with iron
C. search
D. convey across water

The correct answer is C. To search persistently or diligently; to rummage; to bring to light; to harry, worry, or torment. Also, to hunt, as with ferrets.

Ferret comes from Old French furet, late Latin furonem (robber).

Examples of use:

  • The investigator attempted to ferret out the truth.
  • She finally ferreted out the facts behind the incident.


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