The Clue
Thespian's vehicle (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
Characterization
Function
Heavy, for one
Part
Romeo, for one
Actor's concern
Actor's part
Actor's quest
Aïda, e.g.
Cameo, e.g.
Film part
Fletcher, to Lansbury
Gremio or Grumio
Kind of model
Lead or bit
Lead, e.g.
Part for Boomer
Part in a play
Part to play
Play part
Romeo, e.g.
Snooks, to Brice
Something to play
Stage part
Thespian's goal
Thespian's "I'm on a ___!"
This is in a cast
It might be assumed
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?"