The Clue
Anagram for lore (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROLE
Tags
Notes
The answer ROLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
Related Clues
Function
Part
Portrayal
Romeo, for one
Actor's part
Assumed character
Broadway slot
Butler, to Gable
Cameo, e.g.
Film part
Hamlet or Ophelia
Heavy, e.g.
Histrion's quest
Kane, to Welles
Lead or bit
Part on stage
Performance part
Play part
Puck or Feste
Something to play
Starring or cameo
Star's vehicle
Thespian's goal
Thespian's need
Thespian's quest
Hoffman's Tootsie, e.g.
Prescribed pattern of behavior
Radamès in "Aïda," e.g.
It might be assumed
It must be cast
Malcolm X, for Denzel Washington
Would-be thespian's quest
God, for George Burns or Morgan Freeman
Definition
ROLE as a noun:
1. (function, office, part, role) = the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
2. (character, role, theatrical role, part, persona) = an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
3. (function, purpose, role, use) = what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"