There is a 7-letter possibility that fits the Ts in ‘outcast’, and no 3-letter possibilities at all. A bit later, I’ll confirm if ‘outcast’ does the job.
Bit late this morning, had to get my glasses repaired. The stop the clock alphapuzzel on page 2 of the puzzle pages helped by ten across starting with 19. As 19 must be E the word is ENHANCE.