Parlor game that produces a Bacon number Crossword Clue

Today's (1 June 2024) crossword provided to us by L.A. Times Daily and the clue is "Parlor game that produces a Bacon number".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Parlor game that produces a Bacon number" points to the answer "SIXDEGREES" for several reasons:

• Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The term refers to the concept that any actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon within six steps through shared movie roles. This game originated from the idea of "Six Degrees of Separation" where everyone is connected in six steps or fewer.
• Parlor game: This indicates a game played indoors socially, often in a living room (parlor). The game based on linking actors to Kevin Bacon is often played as a social and entertainment activity in gatherings.
• Produces a Bacon number: The 'Bacon number' of an actor is the number of degrees of separation they have from Kevin Bacon, through shared film appearances. Thus, the game involving Kevin Bacon's connections generates these Bacon numbers for various actors.

Therefore, the answer "SIXDEGREES" fits perfectly with the clue provided, connecting the concept of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game to the parlor setting where such games are commonly played.

 The Crossword clue "Parlor game that produces a Bacon number" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	1 June 2024	SIXDEGREES