Crossword clue
“Oscar winner for 1963’s “Lilies of the Field””
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
SIDNEYPOITIERLetters13
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels6
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About this clue
The clue “Oscar winner for 1963’s “Lilies of the Field”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with R, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Oscar winner for 1963’s “Lilies of the Field”” clue?+
The answer is SIDNEYPOITIER (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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