A male issue undermining biggest character of Matthew Perry on TV? Crossword Clue

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A male issue undermining biggest character of Matthew Perry on TV? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. English film actor (1909-1984)
2. a craftsman who works with stone or brick

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CHARACTER (noun)
1. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person’s qualifications and dependability
2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
CHARACTER (verb)
1. engrave or inscribe characters on

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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