Cryptic crossword clue
Ways to reach the next level? Actress is confused about answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word STAIRCASES

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The straight part
We know that "Ways to reach the next level" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ways to reach the next level = staircases.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STAIRCASES mean?

STAIRCASES noun
  1. A flight of stairs; a stairway.
  2. A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell.
  3. A set of locks (enclosed sections of waterway) mounted one above the next.

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