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What is a homophone for rye?

There is no perfect homophone for "rye" in the English language. A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

However, you could use the word "wry" as a near homophone. While the pronunciation is slightly different, it is close enough for some contexts.

For example, you could say:

* "He gave a wry smile when he heard about the rye bread shortage."

This sentence is not technically correct, but it is understandable and conveys the intended meaning.

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