Cryptic crossword clue
Played leading role and looked about right

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STARRED

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The straight part
We know that "Played leading role" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case played leading role = starred.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STARRED mean?

STARRED verb
  1. To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
  2. To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
  3. To mark with a star or asterisk.
  4. To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
  5. To shine like a star.
STARRED adjective
  1. Having a star or stars.

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