Crossword Answer For
Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]
Last seen in Premier Sunday Crossword June 23, 2024 Answers
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WILLIAMAWELLMAN
Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]
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Jun 23, 2024
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WILLIAMAWELLMAN
Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]
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ANORA
2025 Best Picture Oscar winner
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ANORA
2025 Best Picture Oscar winner
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ARGO
Best Picture winner set in Iran
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ARGO
Best Picture winner set in Iran
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FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
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FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
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EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
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EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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HOLLYHUNTER
"The Piano" Best Actress Oscar winner
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HOLLYHUNTER
"The Piano" Best Actress Oscar winner
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OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
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OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
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NOLAN
"The Odyssey" director
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NOLAN
"The Odyssey" director
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FASTEST
Like a race winner
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FASTEST
Like a race winner
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ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
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ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
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ROBERTS
"Erin Brockovich" Oscar winner
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ROBERTS
"Erin Brockovich" Oscar winner
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LEADS
Goes first
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LEADS
Goes first
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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MANN
Grammy winner Aimee
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MANN
Grammy winner Aimee
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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NIA
"The Marvels" director DaCosta
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NIA
"The Marvels" director DaCosta
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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OLIN
"This Is Us" director Ken
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OLIN
"This Is Us" director Ken
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RADNER
"SNL" Emmy winner Gilda
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RADNER
"SNL" Emmy winner Gilda
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
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CAPRA
"It's a Wonderful Life" director Frank
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CAPRA
"It's a Wonderful Life" director Frank
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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AONE
Best of the best
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AONE
Best of the best
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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SHANIA
Grammy winner Twain
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SHANIA
Grammy winner Twain
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RYAN
"Sinners" director Coogler
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RYAN
"Sinners" director Coogler
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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ARIE
Grammy winner India.__
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ARIE
Grammy winner India.__
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SNYDER
"Man of Steel" director Zack
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SNYDER
"Man of Steel" director Zack
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ARI
"Midsommar" director Aster
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ARI
"Midsommar" director Aster
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
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BEN
"Severance" director Stiller
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BEN
"Severance" director Stiller
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SEES
Gets the picture
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SEES
Gets the picture
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SHOOIN
Sure winner
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SHOOIN
Sure winner
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ONEAL
Youngest Oscar winner
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ONEAL
Youngest Oscar winner
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TITO
"Mambo Birdland" Grammy winner Puente
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TITO
"Mambo Birdland" Grammy winner Puente
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RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
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RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
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CHAMP
Trophy winner
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CHAMP
Trophy winner
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EYDIE
Grammy winner Gorme
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EYDIE
Grammy winner Gorme
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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NEWLY
For the first time
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NEWLY
For the first time
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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WON
Was first
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WON
Was first
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RAMI
Oscar winner Malek
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RAMI
Oscar winner Malek
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NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
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NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
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WIN
Finish first
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WIN
Finish first
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ANWAR
Nobel Peace Prize winner Sadat
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ANWAR
Nobel Peace Prize winner Sadat
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
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EDIE
Emmy winner Falco
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EDIE
Emmy winner Falco
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SEAPLANE
Water wings?
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SEAPLANE
Water wings?
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AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
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AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
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TIM
"Beetlejuice" director Burton
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TIM
"Beetlejuice" director Burton
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SANT
"Milk" director Gus Van __
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SANT
"Milk" director Gus Van __
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COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
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COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
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REESE
Oscar winner Witherspoon
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REESE
Oscar winner Witherspoon
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STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
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May 10, 2026
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STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
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GOLDIE
Oscar winner Hawn
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GOLDIE
Oscar winner Hawn
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WALDO
Elusive picture book character
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WALDO
Elusive picture book character
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PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
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PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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CECE
Grammy winner Winans
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CECE
Grammy winner Winans
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AKIRA
"Rashomon" director Kurosawa
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AKIRA
"Rashomon" director Kurosawa
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YAYME
"I'm the best!"
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YAYME
"I'm the best!"
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DOUG
Heisman winner Flutie
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DOUG
Heisman winner Flutie
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LED
Went first
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LED
Went first
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
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KIERAN
"A Real Pain" Oscar winner Culkin
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KIERAN
"A Real Pain" Oscar winner Culkin
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FLY
Household pest with wings
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FLY
Household pest with wings
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
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FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
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LEAD
Go first
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LEAD
Go first
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XRAY
Dental exam picture
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XRAY
Dental exam picture
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SCORSESE
"Casino" director
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SCORSESE
"Casino" director
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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DEL
Oscar winner Benicio __ Toro
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DEL
Oscar winner Benicio __ Toro
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
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HELEN
Oscar winner Mirren
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HELEN
Oscar winner Mirren
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ALI
Oscar winner Mahershala
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ALI
Oscar winner Mahershala
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PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
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PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
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POET
Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, for one
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POET
Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, for one
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ANG
"Lust, Caution" director Lee
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ANG
"Lust, Caution" director Lee
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
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ARKIN
"Little Miss Sunshine" Oscar winner
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ARKIN
"Little Miss Sunshine" Oscar winner
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
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California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
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RAITT
2023 Grammy winner Bonnie
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RAITT
2023 Grammy winner Bonnie
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ZOE
"Emilia Pérez" Oscar winner Saldaña
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ZOE
"Emilia Pérez" Oscar winner Saldaña
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VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
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Feb 28, 2026
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VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
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Feb 27, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
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WES
"The Phoenician Scheme" director Anderson
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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WES
"The Phoenician Scheme" director Anderson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
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Feb 23, 2026
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ELITE
The best and the brightest
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ANITA
Grammy winner Baker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
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ANITA
Grammy winner Baker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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AWAY
2017 Tony winner "Come From __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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AWAY
2017 Tony winner "Come From __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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RENEE
"Judy" Oscar winner Zellweger
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
RENEE
"Judy" Oscar winner Zellweger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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AVA
"Origin" director DuVernay
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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AVA
"Origin" director DuVernay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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CATE
Oscar winner Blanchett
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
CATE
Oscar winner Blanchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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HALE
"Veep" Emmy winner Tony
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
HALE
"Veep" Emmy winner Tony
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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EMU
Large bird with relatively tiny wings
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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EMU
Large bird with relatively tiny wings
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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UTA
Tony winner Hagen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
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UTA
Tony winner Hagen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
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NELSON
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mandela
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
NELSON
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mandela
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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ASTER
"Eddington" director Ari
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
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ASTER
"Eddington" director Ari
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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GIA
"The Last Showgirl" director Coppola
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
GIA
"The Last Showgirl" director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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MEL
EGOT winner Brooks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
3%
MEL
EGOT winner Brooks
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
ANNA
"The Piano" Oscar winner Paquin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
ANNA
"The Piano" Oscar winner Paquin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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IMAGE
Mental picture
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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IMAGE
Mental picture
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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MARIE
Two-time Nobel Prize winner Curie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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MARIE
Two-time Nobel Prize winner Curie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
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WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOOTH
Mall kiosk for pictures
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOOTH
Mall kiosk for pictures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
MFA
Theater director's deg.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MFA
Theater director's deg.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
RAMS
2022 Super Bowl winners
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
RAMS
2022 Super Bowl winners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
FANART
Unofficial drawings of characters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
FANART
Unofficial drawings of characters
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
GIFS
Motion pictures?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
GIFS
Motion pictures?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
REITMAN
Surname of two directors in the "Ghostbusters" franchise
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
REITMAN
Surname of two directors in the "Ghostbusters" franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
TIARA
Pageant winner's crown
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
TIARA
Pageant winner's crown
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on June 23, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WILLIAMAWELLMAN (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]"?
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Where has "Director of “Wings,” the first Best Picture winner [1896]" been used as a crossword clue?
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