Angelina of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"

Answer:

JOLIE

Hint:

This Oscar-winning actress is also known for her humanitarian work and role as Maleficent in Disney’s live-action adaptation.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the actress Angelina Jolie, who starred alongside Brad Pitt in the 2005 action-comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The answer is simply her last name, "JOLIE," which fits the crossword’s letter count. It’s a straightforward reference to a well-known film role, with no hidden wordplay or tricks.

More Clues from This Puzzle

1 Across

4 letters

Winner over scissors, loser to paper

6 Across

5 letters

What a time to be ___!

2 Down

5 letters

Martini garnish

4 Down

4 letters

Boat's bottom

General solving tip

Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.

More tips → General Hints