Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Like some actors going on stage (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CUED
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Notes
The answer CUED is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Prompted
Signaled
Fed a line
Fed lines to
Gave lines to
Given a line
Helped with a line
Prompted an actor
Prompted a thespian
Readied to play
Signaled a thespian
Tipped off
Fed lines to, as an actor
Gave a nod to, perhaps
Ready to be played
Ready to play, with "up"
Tipped off an actor
Like many a forgetful actor
Definition
CUE as a verb:
1. (prompt, remind, cue) = assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned