Casts a wide net, maybe

The answer to the crossword question “Casts a wide net, maybe” is FISHES. This refers to the act of fishing, where a net is cast into the water to catch fish. “Casting a wide net” means to cover a large area in search of something, in this case, fish. The word “maybe” in the question suggests that fishing is just one possible interpretation of the clue, but it is the most likely one.