“Academy Award category ... or a hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BESTACTRESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Academy Award category ... or a hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2026, where it runs at 60 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 9, 2026 grid37DDouble-reed woodwind player6 ltrs›44D"Now, you listen to me ..."7 ltrs›47DWord with sex or status6 ltrs›49DSupport for a knee or a neck5 ltrs›50DEnters a game at the half, say6 ltrs›52DPraise enthusiastically5 ltrs›54DGroup assisting a sheriff5 ltrs›57DLike a bull or buck4 ltrs›61DMemorable period3 ltrs›62DCaesar of old comedy3 ltrs›63D18-wheeler3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 9, 20261AConstellation word before Major or Minor4 ltrs›5ASomething to blow off or let off5 ltrs›10A"So-o-o cute!"3 ltrs›13AWestern defense grp.4 ltrs›14A"I ___ been a contender ..."6 ltrs›15ALead-in to natal or nuptial3 ltrs›16A*Outdoor sport with sticks (1979, 1984)11 ltrs›18AGentle touch3 ltrs›
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