Whoopi's breakout role in "The Color Purple" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CELIE Whoopi's breakout role in 'The Color Purple' (5) New York Times Aug 4, 2016
59% LSU Sch. whose colors are purple and gold (3) LA Times Daily May 5, 2026
59% ACNE Dreaded breakout (4) Eugene Sheffer Mar 14, 2026
59% OPRAH "The Color Purple" actress Winfrey (5) LA Times Mini Feb 20, 2026
56% SECTS Breakout religious groups (5) USA Today May 9, 2026
54% ACT Sister ____, Whoopi Goldberg film (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 7, 2026
54% UBE Purple yam (3) USA Today May 6, 2026
54% FOXGLOVE Purple flower (8) Eugene Sheffer May 5, 2026
54% PLUM Purple fruit (4) Universal Apr 30, 2026
54% ACAI Purple fruit (4) Universal Apr 30, 2026

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