The Clue
Disraeli, to Arliss (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROLE
Tags
Notes
The answer ROLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Actor's ambition
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Actor's part
Actor's quest
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Film part
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It's cast
Job for an actor
Lead or bit
Lead, e.g.
Lead, perhaps
Part in a play
Part to play
Play part
Play thing?
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Something to play
Stage part
Thespian's delight
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God, for George Burns or Morgan Freeman
Moe Howard, for Chris Diamantopoulos, in 2012
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?"