The term GOETHE PLAY is a reference to the famous German playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his most famous work, Faust. The crossword solution for this term is FAUST, which is a five-letter word. Faust is a tragic play written by Goethe in two parts, which were published in 1808 and 1832 respectively. It tells the story of a man who makes a pact with the devil in order to gain knowledge and power. The play is considered to be one of the greatest works of German literature and has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and other works of art.