Answer: messala

AnswerCrossword Clue
MESSALABen-Hur's chariot-race rival
MESSALA"Ben-Hur" villain
MESSALABen-Hur opponent
MESSALAMemorable race loser of film
MESSALABen Hur's false friend.
MESSALABen Hur's foe
MESSALABen Hur's betrayer
MESSALAFalse friend of Ben Hur
MESSALARoman statesman