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Today’s Theme, Explained
Today’s theme is ‘And the Oscar goes to…’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.
The phrase “And the Oscar goes to…” is a ceremonial announcement made at the Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony. Each of today’s wordsrefers to actorsoractresses who have won for their performances.

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Thefirst wordstarred in Forrest Gump and won for Norma Rae.
Thesecond wordwon for her role in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby.

Thethird wordis known for her performance in Monster’s Ball and has starred in John Wick: Chapter 3.
Thefourth wordwon for his role in Joker and starred in Her.

Thefifth wordwon for her role in As Good as It Gets.
Thesixth wordis known for her roles in La La Land and The Help.

Theseventh wordwon for his role in Crazy Heart and starred in The Big Lebowski.
Thespangramare winners who have been seen clutching a coveted golden statue.