Crossword clue

“First non-English-language film to win Best Picture”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

PARASITE

Letters8

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 17, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First non-English-language film to win Best Picture” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First non-English-language film to win Best Picture” clue?+

The answer is PARASITE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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