USA TODAY Crossword · 34-Across · 4 letters
"Big Mistakes" character played by Mark Ivanir USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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IVAN fits because the four-letter character name is the role played by Mark Ivanir in the work named by the clue.
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The quoted title and actor identify a role, so the answer is the character's first name.
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Ivan is the character portrayed by actor Mark Ivanir in "Big Mistakes."
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34-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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