Crossword clue

“Award for “Spotlight” or “Moonlight””

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
BESTPICTURE
Letters11
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 2, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Award for “Spotlight” or “Moonlight”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Award for “Spotlight” or “Moonlight”” clue?+

The answer is BESTPICTURE (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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