"Beauty and the Beast" protagonist

Answer:

BELLE

Hint:

This book-loving heroine trades her freedom for her father’s and sees beyond appearances in her enchanted castle home.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the main character of the classic Disney film and fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." The answer is "BELLE," the name of the intelligent and kind-hearted young woman who sees beyond appearances. The clue is straightforward with no wordplay—it directly names the story and asks for its protagonist. If you know the tale, the answer comes easily.

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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.

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