The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GREASEPAINT
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More clues leading to the result GREASEPAINT
- Make-up from EU country reportedly reaching father in time
- What actors put on gains repeat in a new version
- Slap in theatre repeating as arranged
- Brilliant, enthralling mimics coming up with trendy make-up
- M in tailored gear isn’t something performers put on
- Actor’s application as agent ripe for review
- . European country said to be foolishly inapt in make-up
- Pageantries altered what actors wear
- Makeup for players in pageantries unfolding?
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The straight part
We know that "make-up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make-up = greasepaint.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GREASEPAINT mean?
GREASEPAINT noun- A mixture of grease and colouring matter used as theatrical makeup