What is the answer to "Film that angles for Academy Award nominations" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Film that angles for Academy Award nominations" is OSCARBAIT (9 letters).

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Film that angles for Academy Award nominations NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 8, 2026 puzzle

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OSCARBAIT

9 letters · Down · last seen August 8, 2026

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