What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Academy Award" from September 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Academy Award”

This clue appeared as 50-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OSCAR

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Academy Award” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Academy Award” clue?+

The answer is OSCAR (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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