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The Clue
Emulate a ham (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EMOTE
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Notes
The answer EMOTE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Gush
Mug
Overact
Act badly?
Act the ham
Be histrionic
Be theatrical
Chew the scenery
Engage in cabotinage
Gush feeling
Indulge in cabotinage
Overdo a scene
Play the ham
Play to the rafters
Rage onstage
Speak histrionically
Wax dramatic
Wax theatrical
Act in a certain way
Act up a storm
Become maudlin onstage
Chew up the set
Emulate Pola Negri
Ham it up
Make a big scene?
Not play subtly
Overdo it, in a way
Play to the cheap seats
Play it to the hilt
Play without restraint
Cry too readily, maybe
Do one's part poorly?
Express shock or happiness, say
Go too far onstage
Not play it straight
Definition
EMOTE as a verb:
1. give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role