Resting, veteran comedy actor Crossword Clue

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Resting, veteran comedy actor Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. not having a job
2. not in active use
(verb)
1. be idle; exist in a changeless situation
2. run disconnected or idle
(noun)
1. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

VETERAN (adjective)
1. rendered competent through trial and experience
VETERAN (noun)
1. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
2. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
COMEDY (noun)
1. a comic incident or series of incidents
2. light and humorous drama with a happy ending

Hint 3: Anagram

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Down

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