Crossword clue

“Academy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

CITYOFSTARS

Letters11

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 18, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Academy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Academy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"” clue?+

The answer is CITYOFSTARS (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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