The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word STAR , but the solution may also be LEAD which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Headliner crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STAR | 93 % | 4 |
| LEAD | 3 % | 4 |
| IDOL | 1 % | 4 |
| BIGNAME | 1 % | 7 |
| CELEB | 1 % | 5 |
| TOPOFTHEBILL | 1 % | 12 |
| STAROFTHESHOW | 1 % | 13 |
Why may LEAD be the right solution?
"Headliner" can refer to the main performer or act in a show or event, and "lead" can mean the main or primary role in a performance or production. Therefore, "lead" is a suitable answer for "headliner".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Headliner
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- star
- headline
- plating
- idol
- liner
- lining
- cover
- ceiling
- pad
- roof
- mat
- strake
Crossword Answer definitions
STAR noun- Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
- A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- An actor in a leading role.
- An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
- An asterisk (*).
- A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
- A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
- A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
- A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.
- A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
- To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
- To mark with a star or asterisk.
- To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
- To shine like a star.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STAR
- Film VIP
- Antares or Deneb
- Capital 8
- Capital 8?
- Dressing-room door ornament
- Featured lead
- Have top billing
- Headliner
- Leading player
- Play the lead
More clues leading to the result LEAD
- Pencil innard?
- Sinker material
- Spearhead
- Heavy metal
- Hold first place
- Pb, on the periodic table
- Precedes belly and foot
- Preceeds belly and foot
- Starring role
- Take charge of
More clues leading to the result IDOL
- "Rebel Yell" singer Billy
- False god
- Groupies' object of worship
- Hollywood figure
- London-born singer Billy
- Matinee __ (film star)
- Object of adoration
- Object of reverence
- Pop star?
- Presley, for one
More clues leading to the result BIGNAME
- It attracts an audience
- Prominent player
- Standout
- Major star
- Celebrity
- V.I.P.
- Celebrity: Colloq.
- Headliner
- Major
- Celeb
More clues leading to the result CELEB
- Big name, briefly
- Big name in TV
- US Weekly subject
- Famous person, for short
- Luminary
- Star
- Star, for short
- People person?
- Perez Hilton fodder
- SNL host, typically