Actress Garr

Answer:

TERI

Hint:

She played the title role in a 1990s TV show about a single mother working as a historian in Seattle.

Explanation:

The clue "Actress Garr" refers to Teri Garr, a well-known American actress famous for roles in films like Young Frankenstein and Tootsie. Her first name, "Teri," is the answer here—crosswords often use first names for brevity when the last name is given in the clue. If you recognize her from classic comedies or her Oscar-nominated work, the answer clicks right into place.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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