She played Sophie in "Sophie's Choice" (5)

I believe the answer is:

meryl

'she played sophie in sophie's choice' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for meryl that I've seen before include "Substitute Merest reply (anag) - actor" , "1982 Best Actress Oscar winner for 'Sophie's Choice'" .)

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

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