Five Clues • One Show • Daily

Puzzle #40

July 15, 2026

Barry
112
Plays
2.5
Avg Score
52
Perfect
46
Failed

The Clues

The Setup (Clue 5)
A hitman from the Midwest stumbles into an acting class while on a job in Los Angeles
The Character (Clue 4)
He becomes genuinely passionate about performing, complicating his other career
The Conflict (Clue 3)
His handler resents the distraction and keeps pulling him back into jobs
The Twist (Clue 2)
His acting teacher is oblivious but deeply invested in his student's growth
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Barry Berkman is a hitman trying to leave the profession for a career as an actor in L.A.