Certain circus performers

TAMERS

["**Hint:** They work with wild animals under the big top.\n\nThis hint points toward the role of animal trainers in a circus without directly stating the answer. It keeps the focus on the circus context while making the connection clearer."]

The clue **"Certain circus performers"** leads to the answer **"TAMERS"** through a straightforward definition. In a circus, "tamers" are performers who work with and train wild animals, such as lion tamers or tiger tamers. The word "certain" simply indicates that not all circus performers are tamers, but some specifically are. There is no complex wordplay or pun here—just a direct reference to a well-known role in circus performances. The answer fits the clue by identifying a specific group of circus performers.