Movie house

CINEMA

Think of the French-inspired term for a place where films are screened, often lit with a marquee at night.

"Movie house" is a straightforward clue pointing to a place where films are shown. The answer "CINEMA" is the common term for this, especially in British English—Americans might say "theater," but crosswords often favor the shorter, more universal option. There’s no hidden wordplay here; it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer match up cleanly.