“The Lion King” protagonist Crossword Clue

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“The Lion King” protagonist Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

PROTAGONIST (noun)
1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
2. the principal character in a work of fiction
KING (noun)
1. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
2. a competitor who holds a preeminent position

Hint 2: Anagram

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More NYT Midi Crossword (9/6/2026) Answers

Across

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27. Skin care brand

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29. Shade close to beige

30. Cancel

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1. Tech company nicknamed 'Big Blue'

2. Someone who might get a large compensation package

3. Alter __

5. Spousal nickname

6. Picked-out hairstyles

7. April Fools' Day undertaking

9. "I have zero clue"

10. Frozen desserts

15. Watch a beagle or a bloodhound

16. With 8-Across, 2005 movie starring Christian Bale

17. Wide tie

18. Eucalyptus muncher

21. Uninspired opener on a dating app, perhaps

22. Privy to

23. Streaming service where you might expect to find the movies in this puzzle (say it out loud!)?

26. Word before drive or education

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