This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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About the answer
ACTOR as a word: A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer; Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.
ACTOR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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