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Throw into pits, maybe (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spit

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'throw' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'pits maybe' is the wordplay.
'maybe' indicates an anagram.
'pits' with letters rearranged gives 'SPIT'.

'into' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for spit that I've seen before include "Cooker - likeness" , "Expectorate on the tongue of sand" , "cook a roast?" , "Eject from mouth" , "Rotisserie" .)

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