What is the answer to "One who tries not to overshadow the star?" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "One who tries not to overshadow the star?" is MAKEUPARTIST (12 letters).

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One who tries not to overshadow the star? LA Times Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 15, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

MAKEUPARTIST

12 letters · Down · last seen August 15, 2026

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