The Clue
Functions (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ROLES
Tags
Notes
The answer ROLES is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
Related Clues
"Inside the Actors Studio" topics
Offices
Parts
Acting parts
Actors' goals
Actors' parts
Billing matters
Cameos, e.g.
Cast openings
Dromio, Romeo, etc.
Gremio and Grumio
Heavy and cameo
Parts to play
Play parts
Plummer parts
Romeo and Juliet
Stage parts
Dromio, Romeo and Gremio
Lead, heavy and bit
Radar and Hawkeye, e.g.
Romeo and Juliet, e.g.
Some are walk-on
Walk-ons, e.g.
Most of them have lines
They're filled before shooting
Cagey parts, e.g.
What cast members fill
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?"