“Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MCFLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2025, where it runs at 8 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 4, 2025 grid8DAward won four times in the W.N.B.A. by A'ja Wilson3 ltrs›9DAssistance for short drivers?8 ltrs›10DWalk with exaggerated motions7 ltrs›11D___ Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker6 ltrs›12DCalifornia town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward "bakery" sign5 ltrs›
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Oct 4, 20251AField of unknowns7 ltrs›13AScrapes from a motorcycle fall8 ltrs›15AIt "lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice," per Miguel de Cervantes5 ltrs›16A"Marvelous" TV character played by Rachel Brosnahan9 ltrs›18AFacedown5 ltrs›19AShrink back6 ltrs›20APlace for eggs3 ltrs›22AMuttonhead4 ltrs›
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