Crossword clue
“Best Original Song Oscar winner from 2014's "Selma"”
This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GLORYLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Best Original Song Oscar winner from 2014's "Selma"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 16, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Best Original Song Oscar winner from 2014's "Selma"” clue?+
The answer is GLORY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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