Crossword clue

“"The Woman King" and "How to Get Away With Murder" star considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
VIOLADAVIS
Letters10
Starts withV
Ends withS
Vowels5

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The clue “"The Woman King" and "How to Get Away With Murder" star considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with V and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “"The Woman King" and "How to Get Away With Murder" star considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time” clue?+

The answer is VIOLADAVIS (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 18, 2026.

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