“First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EILISH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 10, 2026, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.