Filed from 54 published puzzles

ACTOR

Set to 38 different clues across 54 published puzzles, most often “Thespian” — The New York Times, Monday, 2 November 2009.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Thespian6 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 2 November 2009

  • Cast member5 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 18 May 2009

  • Part filler2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 30 November 2006

  • Part man?2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 23 June 2006

  • Trouper2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 27 May 2005

  • Participant2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 4 July 2002

  • Oscar contender2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 31 July 2001

  • Stage presence?2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 23 June 2001

  • Role player2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 May 2000

  • Astin or Martinonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 May 2011

  • Cage or Pennonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 14 September 2009

  • Lineman?once

    The New York Times — Sunday, 3 May 2009