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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.

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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.

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Thefifth wordwon for her role in As Good as It Gets.

Thesixth wordis known for her roles in La La Land and The Help.

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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.