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To whom work is play? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actor

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

'to whom work' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'to' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "One with role" , "Theatre player" , "Cruise, e.g." , "Thespian, stage performer" , "One on stage" .)

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