Best ___ (Academy Awards category) (5)

I believe the answer is:

actor

(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "ham" , "eg Anthony Hopkins" , "Theatrical performer" , "Performer in drama" , "Croat (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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