Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on October 4, 2024, the clue "Played a role" has 170 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is ACTED (5 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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170 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ACTED
Played a role
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2024
99%
ACTED
Played a role
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
8%
AGATHA
Kathryn's "WandaVision" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
AGATHA
Kathryn's "WandaVision" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
REN
Driver's "Star Wars" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
REN
Driver's "Star Wars" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
AVA
Janelle's "Abbott Elementary" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
AVA
Janelle's "Abbott Elementary" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
LEAD
Starring role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
8%
LEAD
Starring role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
8%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
ICEMAN
Val Kilmer's "Top Gun" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
ICEMAN
Val Kilmer's "Top Gun" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
CAMEO
Typical Stan Lee role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
CAMEO
Typical Stan Lee role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
BRANDON
Jason's "Beverly Hills, 90210" role
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
BRANDON
Jason's "Beverly Hills, 90210" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
8%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
8%
DATA
"The Goonies" role for Ke Huy Quan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
DATA
"The Goonies" role for Ke Huy Quan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
KANE
Lucci role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
KANE
Lucci role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
PILLAR
One with a supporting role?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
PILLAR
One with a supporting role?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
8%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
8%
ANT
With 30-Down, Paul Rudd role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
ANT
With 30-Down, Paul Rudd role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
8%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
8%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
OTTO
2022 title role for Tom Hanks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
OTTO
2022 title role for Tom Hanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
8%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
8%
TESLA
Bowie's role in "The Prestige"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
TESLA
Bowie's role in "The Prestige"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
CAPONE
Graham's "Boardwalk Empire" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
8%
CAPONE
Graham's "Boardwalk Empire" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
8%
GENIE
"Aladdin" role for Robin Williams
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
8%
GENIE
"Aladdin" role for Robin Williams
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
8%
BAEZ
Barbaro's role in "A Complete Unknown"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
BAEZ
Barbaro's role in "A Complete Unknown"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
8%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
8%
YENTL
Streisand title role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
YENTL
Streisand title role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
GRU
Steve Carell voice role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
8%
GRU
Steve Carell voice role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
8%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
8%
MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
8%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
8%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
8%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
8%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
8%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
8%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
JOHNKELLOGG
"The Road to Wellville" role for Anthony Hopkins
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
JOHNKELLOGG
"The Road to Wellville" role for Anthony Hopkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
UHURA
"Star Trek" role for Nichelle Nichols
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
8%
UHURA
"Star Trek" role for Nichelle Nichols
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
8%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
OREN
__ Ishii: Lucy Liu's "Kill Bill" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
OREN
__ Ishii: Lucy Liu's "Kill Bill" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
8%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
8%
SAMANTHA
"Sex and the City" role
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
SAMANTHA
"Sex and the City" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
ANITA
"West Side Story" role for Rita and Ariana
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
ANITA
"West Side Story" role for Rita and Ariana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
LASSO
Sudeikis role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
LASSO
Sudeikis role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
ELAINE
Julia's "Seinfeld" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
ELAINE
Julia's "Seinfeld" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
ILSA
Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
ILSA
Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
RAMBO
Stallone's "First Blood" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
RAMBO
Stallone's "First Blood" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
TYNER
Pianist McCoy who played with the John Coltrane Quartet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
TYNER
Pianist McCoy who played with the John Coltrane Quartet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
ESPORTS
They're played in gaming competitions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
ESPORTS
They're played in gaming competitions
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
SETLISTS
Lineups of songs played at concerts
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
SETLISTS
Lineups of songs played at concerts
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" character played by Kunal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" character played by Kunal
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
CHERIOTERI
"SNL" alum who played a Spartan
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
CHERIOTERI
"SNL" alum who played a Spartan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
LUGOSI
Bela who played Dracula
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
LUGOSI
Bela who played Dracula
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
JAVERT
"Les Misérables" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
JAVERT
"Les Misérables" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
EDONEILL
He played Al Bundy on "Married... With Children"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
EDONEILL
He played Al Bundy on "Married... With Children"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
LIU
Lucy who played Dr. Watson
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
LIU
Lucy who played Dr. Watson
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
ANNA
"The King and I" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
ANNA
"The King and I" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
SHANE
Katherine Moennig's "The L Word" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
SHANE
Katherine Moennig's "The L Word" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
EMCEE
"Cabaret" role for Alan Cumming
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
EMCEE
"Cabaret" role for Alan Cumming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
DESI
“Being the Ricardos” role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
DESI
“Being the Ricardos” role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
CASTS
Gives a role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
CASTS
Gives a role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
EMOTE
Really get into a role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
EMOTE
Really get into a role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
KEN
"Barbie" role for Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
KEN
"Barbie" role for Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
DIANA
Kristen's "Spencer" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
DIANA
Kristen's "Spencer" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
DORN
Infielder played by Bernsen in the "Major League" films
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
DORN
Infielder played by Bernsen in the "Major League" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
SKYLER
Anna's "Breaking Bad" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SKYLER
Anna's "Breaking Bad" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
SMALLPART
Cameo role, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SMALLPART
Cameo role, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
ELTON
Taron's "Rocketman" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
ELTON
Taron's "Rocketman" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
YAHTZEE
Game played with five dice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
YAHTZEE
Game played with five dice
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
ANTMAN
Paul Rudd role that's large and small?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
ANTMAN
Paul Rudd role that's large and small?
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
MOIRAROSE
Emmy-winning role for Catherine O'Hara
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
MOIRAROSE
Emmy-winning role for Catherine O'Hara
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
EDIE
Nicollette's "Desperate Housewives" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
EDIE
Nicollette's "Desperate Housewives" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
LINC
"The Mod Squad" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
LINC
"The Mod Squad" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
RAYALLEN
He played Jesus Shuttlesworth in "He Got Game"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
8%
RAYALLEN
He played Jesus Shuttlesworth in "He Got Game"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
8%
LAN
"The Wheel of Time" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
8%
LAN
"The Wheel of Time" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
8%
BEACHVOLLEYBALL
Team sport played on sand
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
BEACHVOLLEYBALL
Team sport played on sand
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
MARTHA
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" role
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
MARTHA
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
AYKROYD
"SNL" alum Dan who played Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
AYKROYD
"SNL" alum Dan who played Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters"
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
8%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
8%
VITO
Corleone played by Marlon Brando
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
VITO
Corleone played by Marlon Brando
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
SOPHIE
Turner who played Sansa Stark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
8%
SOPHIE
Turner who played Sansa Stark
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
8%
TOM
Hanks who played Mr. Rogers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
8%
TOM
Hanks who played Mr. Rogers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
8%
ADMIRE
View as a role model
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
ADMIRE
View as a role model
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
KEANU
Reeves who played Johnny Utah, Johnny Mnemonic and John Wick
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
KEANU
Reeves who played Johnny Utah, Johnny Mnemonic and John Wick
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
VILLANELLE
"Killing Eve" assassin played by Jodie Comer
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
VILLANELLE
"Killing Eve" assassin played by Jodie Comer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
LOVESONGS
They get played on Valentine's Day
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
LOVESONGS
They get played on Valentine's Day
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
SULU
"Star Trek" lieutenant played by Takei
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
SULU
"Star Trek" lieutenant played by Takei
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
NEO
Sci-fi role for Keanu
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
NEO
Sci-fi role for Keanu
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
PRATT
Chris who played Andy Dwyer on "Parks and Rec"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
PRATT
Chris who played Andy Dwyer on "Parks and Rec"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
ISSA
Rae who played the president of Barbieland
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
8%
ISSA
Rae who played the president of Barbieland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
8%
ROBOT
Alicia Vikander's "Ex Machina" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
8%
ROBOT
Alicia Vikander's "Ex Machina" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
8%
AGENT
"Get Smart" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
8%
AGENT
"Get Smart" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
8%
ELORDI
Jacob who played Elvis in "Priscilla"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
8%
ELORDI
Jacob who played Elvis in "Priscilla"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
8%
CELLO
Instrument played between the legs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
8%
CELLO
Instrument played between the legs
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
8%
ANN
Rashida's "Parks and Recreation" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
8%
ANN
Rashida's "Parks and Recreation" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
8%
JETLI
Actor who played the Emperor of China in 2020's "Mulan"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
JETLI
Actor who played the Emperor of China in 2020's "Mulan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
JUG
Instrument that might be played alongside spoons and a stovepipe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
8%
JUG
Instrument that might be played alongside spoons and a stovepipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
GLINDA
Ariana Grande's "Wicked" role
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
8%
GLINDA
Ariana Grande's "Wicked" role
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
8%
LTDAN
"Forrest Gump" role, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
8%
LTDAN
"Forrest Gump" role, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
8%
NORMA
__ Rae: Sally Field Oscar role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
NORMA
__ Rae: Sally Field Oscar role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
HANSOLO
Longtime Harrison Ford role
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
8%
HANSOLO
Longtime Harrison Ford role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
8%
SEVEN
Number of tiles played for a Scrabble bingo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
SEVEN
Number of tiles played for a Scrabble bingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
MAME
Classic Angela Lansbury role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
MAME
Classic Angela Lansbury role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
BESS
Téa's "Madam Secretary" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
BESS
Téa's "Madam Secretary" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
ROD
Eye cell that plays a role in night vision
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
8%
ROD
Eye cell that plays a role in night vision
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
8%
RAE
Norma __: Sally Field role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
RAE
Norma __: Sally Field role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
ANDREREED
*Bills wide receiver who played in four consecutive Super Bowls
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
8%
ANDREREED
*Bills wide receiver who played in four consecutive Super Bowls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
8%
RHEAPERLMAN
*Actress who played Carla Tortelli on "Cheers"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
8%
RHEAPERLMAN
*Actress who played Carla Tortelli on "Cheers"
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
8%
NATE
Nick Mohammed's "Ted Lasso" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
NATE
Nick Mohammed's "Ted Lasso" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
DARKO
Gyllenhaal title role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
DARKO
Gyllenhaal title role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
ULEE
Peter Fonda title role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
ULEE
Peter Fonda title role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
ACT
Play a role
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
ACT
Play a role
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
GIBBS
Longtime Harmon role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
8%
GIBBS
Longtime Harmon role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
8%
CHARACTER
Thespian's role
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
8%
CHARACTER
Thespian's role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
8%
CLOCKGOLF
Game played by hitting putts from 12 spots around a hole
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
CLOCKGOLF
Game played by hitting putts from 12 spots around a hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
8%
STARRED
Took a leading role
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
8%
STARRED
Took a leading role
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
8%
ALLIE
Jane Curtin title role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
ALLIE
Jane Curtin title role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
BREE
Marcia's "Desperate Housewives" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
BREE
Marcia's "Desperate Housewives" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
LYDIA
___ Deetz (role for Winona Ryder in "Beetlejuice")
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
8%
LYDIA
___ Deetz (role for Winona Ryder in "Beetlejuice")
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
8%
ROZ
Marsha Warfield's "Night Court" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
8%
ROZ
Marsha Warfield's "Night Court" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
8%
YEOH
Michelle who played Madame Morrible in "Wicked"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
8%
YEOH
Michelle who played Madame Morrible in "Wicked"
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
8%
ROSA
Stephanie's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
8%
ROSA
Stephanie's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
8%
FLATBUSH
*Neighborhood where the Brooklyn Dodgers played
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
8%
FLATBUSH
*Neighborhood where the Brooklyn Dodgers played
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
8%
EVITA
Patti LuPone role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
8%
EVITA
Patti LuPone role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
8%
MOORE
Roger who played James Bond seven times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
MOORE
Roger who played James Bond seven times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
MARIA
"The Sound of Music" role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
MARIA
"The Sound of Music" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
RATSO
Dustin Hoffman role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
8%
RATSO
Dustin Hoffman role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
8%
CIARA
One-named singer who played Nettie in the 2023 remake of "The Color Purple"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
8%
CIARA
One-named singer who played Nettie in the 2023 remake of "The Color Purple"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
8%
ILOVELA
Song often played at Dodger Stadium
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
ILOVELA
Song often played at Dodger Stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
EGON
Harold’s “Ghostbusters” role
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
EGON
Harold’s “Ghostbusters” role
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
HARP
Laser ___ (instrument played by "plucking" on light beams)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
HARP
Laser ___ (instrument played by "plucking" on light beams)
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
BOCCE
Ball game played on lawns
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
BOCCE
Ball game played on lawns
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
RENEE
Zellweger who played Judy Garland
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
8%
RENEE
Zellweger who played Judy Garland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
8%
XENA
TV warrior princess played by Lucy Lawless
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
XENA
TV warrior princess played by Lucy Lawless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
ROXIE
“Chicago” role
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
8%
ROXIE
“Chicago” role
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
VOLT
Chevrolet model until 2019
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
VOLT
Chevrolet model until 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIDEB
Lesser-played part of a 45
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SIDEB
Lesser-played part of a 45
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
GRAYED
___ out (displayed in a lighter font)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
GRAYED
___ out (displayed in a lighter font)
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
SNOCATSINGERS
Carolers riding tracked vehicles?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
SNOCATSINGERS
Carolers riding tracked vehicles?
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
STRATA
Casserole named for its layers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
STRATA
Casserole named for its layers
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
PARTS
Movie roles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
PARTS
Movie roles
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
ONVIEW
Currently being displayed
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
ONVIEW
Currently being displayed
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
INN
Rest stop in a role-playing game
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
INN
Rest stop in a role-playing game
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
BARRELOF
*Standard unit of petroleum
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
BARRELOF
*Standard unit of petroleum
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
OILEMBARGO
Petroleum trade ban
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
1%
OILEMBARGO
Petroleum trade ban
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
1%
SNEERED
Displayed contempt
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
SNEERED
Displayed contempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
TACOPIE
Tex-Mex-inspired casserole
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2025
1%
TACOPIE
Tex-Mex-inspired casserole
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Played a role" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ACTED (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Played a role"?
The best answer for "Played a role" is ACTED with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Played a role" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 14 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 4, 2024.