Williamson who played Merlin in “Excalibur”

Answer:

NICOL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue refers to actor Nicol Williamson, best known for his role as the wizard Merlin in the 1981 fantasy film Excalibur. The answer is his first name, "NICOL," which is sometimes spelled without an "E" at the end. If you’re familiar with classic fantasy movies, his performance in Excalibur makes this a straightforward reference. The clue doesn’t involve wordplay—it’s a direct name check.

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