The Clue
Radamès in "Aïda," e.g. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROLE
Tags
Notes
The answer ROLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
Related Clues
Cameo, for one
Capacity
Character
Function
Leading ___
Part
Starring ___
Actor's pursuit
Aïda or Radamès
Assumed character
Broadway slot
Credits listing
Hamlet or Macbeth
Hamlet, to Olivier
It's assumed
Job for an actor
Lead or heavy
Part of a play
Part to play
Performance part
Play part
Romeo or Juliet
Snooks, to Brice
Capone, to De Niro
Lady Macbeth, e.g.
King Henry V, e.g.
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?"