The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MIMES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Traditional wearers of black-and-white face paint crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MIMES | 100 % | 5 |
Why may MIMES be the right solution?
Mimes are known for wearing black-and-white face paint as part of their traditional performance attire.
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Crossword Answer definitions
MIMES noun- A form of acting without words; pantomime.
- A pantomime actor.
- A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.
- A performer of such a farce.
- A person who mimics others in a comical manner.
- Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Chilasa or Papilio, that mimic other species in appearance.
- To mimic.
- To act without words.
- To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.
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