“The Matrix” role

Latest answer — September 24, 2026

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Clue explained

NEO is the hacker and chosen-one protagonist played by Keanu Reeves in “The Matrix.” The clue refers to the character by name rather than the actor.

Clue type:
Pop culture
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Costa --
  2. 5Island near Java
  3. 9Author/podcaster -- Robbins
  4. 12Hosp. areas
  5. 13God of war
  6. 14Greek vowel
  7. 15Fickle
  8. 17Chic, to Austin Powers
  9. 18Spirited horses
  10. 19Magazine since 1945
  11. 21Rejection
  12. 22Derek known as “Mr. November”
  13. 24Damon, star of “The Odyssey”
  14. 27D.C. figure
  15. 28Baja boy
  16. 31College URL ender
  17. 32Squeeze (out)
  18. 33-- Lingus
  19. 34Carry
  20. 36Gun the engine
  21. 37Trudge
  22. 38Transpire
  23. 40“Sideways” actress Sandra
  24. 41Uproar
  25. 43Global relief org. for kids
  26. 47Blackbird
  27. 48Opinion piece
  28. 51Spanish aunt
  29. 52Michael of “The Martian”
  30. 53Scarce
  31. 54Cardinal cap letters
  32. 55Leave an impression?
  33. 56Auctioneer’s cry

Down

  1. 1Eyeglass frames
  2. 2“Law and Order: SVU” actor
  3. 3Heal
  4. 4Climb
  5. 5Taverns
  6. 6“Entourage” character
  7. 7Meadow
  8. 8Archipelago part
  9. 9Many a DC landmark
  10. 10Thames town
  11. 11Lord’s wife
  12. 16Japanese veggie
  13. 20“Gandhi” star Kingsley
  14. 22Clown
  15. 23Hgt.
  16. 24Convened
  17. 25Ruckus
  18. 26YouTube learning aid
  19. 27Lima’s land
  20. 29“The Matrix” role
  21. 30URL ending
  22. 35Green prefix
  23. 37Bakes eggs
  24. 39Thin pancake
  25. 40Musician Yoko
  26. 41Waller or Domino
  27. 42Squad
  28. 43Six-sided state
  29. 44Pisa farewell
  30. 45Count counterpart
  31. 46Skedaddled
  32. 49LAPD investigator
  33. 50Business mag

The answer to ““The Matrix” role” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is NEO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 24, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 29-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

““The Matrix” role” answer

NEO (3 letters)

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When else has ““The Matrix” role” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““The Matrix” role”?

The answer is NEO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to ““The Matrix” role”?

3 letters: NEO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 24, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 29-Down. Earlier appearances: September 22, 2026 → NEO.

Can ““The Matrix” role” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 24, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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