What is the answer to "Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g." in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g." is TROPE (5 letters).

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Mentor’s sacrifice in films, e.g. WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 20, 2026 puzzle

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TROPE

5 letters · Across · last seen May 20, 2026

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