Crossword clue
“First movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature”
This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHREKLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 30, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature” clue?+
The answer is SHREK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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