Actor Cage, informally

NIC

Think of the first name often paired with "Cage" in Hollywood headlines.

This clue refers to the famous actor Nicolas Cage, who’s often called "Nic" as a short, informal version of his first name. The answer drops the full name down to just three letters, which is common in crosswords for brevity. It’s a straightforward nickname clue—no tricks, just a casual way to reference a well-known Hollywood star.