Crossword clue
“For Best Director”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
ACADEMYAWARDLetters12
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “For Best Director” ran in the Newsday Crossword on April 5, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with A and ends with D, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “For Best Director” clue?+
The answer is ACADEMYAWARD (12 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of April 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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