Turned to leading man or lady, one playing central role Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PIVOT Turned to leading man or lady, one playing central role (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 22, 2017
6% ACT Play a role in a movie (3)
6% PART Role in a play, e.g. (4) The Telegraph Mini May 22, 2026
6% ART Skill in stage role (not lead) (3) The Times Quick Cryptic May 21, 2026
6% STAR Have the lead role (4) Newsday May 17, 2026
6% AKEY Play _ ___ role (4) USA Today Quick May 14, 2026
6% IDE Play _ ___ role (3) USA Today Quick May 14, 2026
6% HEROINE Leading lady's part (7) New York Times May 10, 2026
6% PIANO Instrument played by Lady Gaga (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 2, 2026
6% ORPHEUS Leading role in "Hadestown" (7) Wall Street Journal Apr 13, 2026

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