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NYT Daily • August 13, 2025
Actress Zellweger
Answer:
RENEE
Hint:
She won an Oscar for playing Judy Garland and shares her first name with a French philosopher.
Explanation:
This clue is a straightforward definition where "Actress Zellweger" refers to the Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, known for films like Bridget Jones’s Diary and Cold Mountain. The answer is simply her first name, "RENEE," spelled exactly as it appears. No wordplay or tricks here—just a direct reference to a well-known celebrity.