Crossword clue

“Incident so dramatic it feels like a movie”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

HOLLYWOODMOMENT

Letters15

Starts withH

Ends withT

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 5, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Incident so dramatic it feels like a movie” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Incident so dramatic it feels like a movie” clue?+

The answer is HOLLYWOODMOMENT (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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