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My first is twice in apple but not once in tart. My second is in liver but not in heart. My third is in giant and also in ghost. Whole I'm best when I am toast.
A blackbird similar to, but much bigger than a crow
I am wingless but airborne, and when I meet your gaze tears will fall from your eyes. What am I?
From that which comes within itself, It builds its table on my shelf.
Edible beach crawler served at seafood restaurants, similar to a lobster, but quite different.
I hold two meanings. With one I may be broken, with the other I hold on. What am I?