The term ACTRESS can be broken down into five crossword solutions: ANA (3 letters), KEYS (4 letters), ANAS (4 letters), CHER (4 letters), and ALONSO (6 letters). ANA is a reference to the Spanish ACTRESS ANA de Armas, who has starred in films such as Blade Runner 2049 and Knives Out. Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and ACTRESS who has won numerous awards, including 15 Grammy Awards. Anas is a reference to Anas El Baz, a Moroccan ACTRESS who has appeared in films such as The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. Cher is an American singer, ACTRESS, and television personality who has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award. Finally, Alonso is a reference to the Spanish ACTRESS Penelope Cruz, who has won an Academy Award for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.