Crossword clue
“Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MCFLYLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withY
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2025 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985” clue?+
The answer is MCFLY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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