The term 'starring role' refers to a major role in a movie or play, usually the main character. The crossword solutions for this term are LEAD (4 letters), HERO (4 letters), ICONJOB (7 letters), LEADINGMAN (10 letters) and LEADINGLADY (11 letters). A LEAD is the main actor or actress in a production, while a HERO is a protagonist who is admired for their courage and noble qualities. An iconjob is a role that has become iconic in popular culture, such as James Bond or Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. A leadingman is a male actor who plays the main romantic interest in a movie, while a leadinglady is a female actor who plays the same role.