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Part of theatre? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

role

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This might be a double definition.

'part' is the first definition.
(eg a theatrical role)

'theatre?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for role that I've seen before include "Impersonation" , "Stage part" , "Part played (in life?)" , "Character" , "Part (in drama)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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