Ving of “Mission: Impossible” movies

As a detective, my first instinct was to think of all the characters in the “Mission: Impossible” movies who could potentially fit the given crossword clue. My knowledge of the movies told me that the lead character, Ethan Hunt, is played by Tom Cruise, and the supporting cast includes actors such as Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, and Rebecca Ferguson. However, none of these names matched the given clue.

Next, I focused on the word “Ving,” wondering if it was a misspelling or a nickname. With a bit of research, I discovered that it referred to actor Ving Rhames, who played the character of Luther Stickell in the “Mission: Impossible” movies. Rhames is a recognisable name in Hollywood, having appeared in numerous films over the years, including “Pulp Fiction” and “Dawn of the Dead”.

With this knowledge, I was able to confidently fill in the crossword answer as “RHAMES.” It was a satisfying conclusion to the mystery, and it reminded me that a keen eye for details, combined with a bit of background knowledge, is essential when solving these types of puzzles.