What educational subject is a witch's favorite in school because it teaches her how to form words correctly and cast magic?
Spelling
This riddle hinges on a double meaning of the root word 'spell.' In language arts, spelling refers to the act of writing words correctly letter by letter. However, in folklore, casting a spell is how a witch performs magic, making 'spelling' a clever overlap between school and sorcery.
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