Academy Award Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Academy Award" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Best Answer:
OSCAR

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Academy Award" and the answer is "OSCAR". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

  1. The clue is "Academy Award". This indicates that we are looking for a term related to prestigious film awards.
  2. The term "Academy Award" is often synonymous with the Oscars. The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry.
  3. The Oscars are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
  4. The choice of the name "Oscar" for the award is believed to have originated from the story that an Academy librarian, Margaret Herrick, commented that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar. The name stuck, and since 1939, the gold-plated statuettes have officially been called the Oscars.
  5. The Oscar statuette depicts a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes. It symbolizes the recognition and honor bestowed upon individuals in the film industry.
  6. Winning an Oscar is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the world of filmmaking and acting.

Therefore, based on the clues provided and the association between "Academy Award" and the Oscars, the correct answer for today's crossword puzzle is "OSCAR".



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Definition of "OSCAR"

the nickname for a gold statuette given as an Academy Award.


 The Crossword clue "Academy Award" published 196 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 
CrosswordDateAnswer
Crosswords With Friends10 April 2024OSCAR
Metro Quick5 April 2024OSCAR
Independent.co.uk - Concise26 March 2024OSCAR
Evening Standard - Easy22 March 2024OSCAR
USA Today20 February 2024OSCAR
Daily Quick31 January 2024OSCAR
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