USA TODAY Crossword · 45-Across · 4 letters
Part for an actor USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the four-letter word for a character an actor performs.
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Why it fits
ROLE matches the performance sense of “part.” The actor context rules out physical pieces or sections.
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The profession named after “for” selects the theatrical sense of an ambiguous noun.
Answer meaning
A role is the character or function performed by an actor in a production.
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45-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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