Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Nigel is the art director played by Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada. He works at the fashion magazine Runway and becomes an important guide to Andy, the new assistant who is learning the demanding world of the magazine. Nigel’s sharp eye and practical advice make him more than a comic observer of the office: he helps Andy understand how much work and judgment go into fashion. The clue asks for Tucci’s character’s name.
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The answer to “Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role” in the The Washington Post crossword is NIGEL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 68-Across. 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.
“Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role” answer
NIGEL (5 letters)
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October 15, 2026 (most recent) → NIGEL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role”?
The answer is NIGEL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role”?
5 letters: NIGEL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 68-Across.
Can “Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 15, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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