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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Actress Bancroft

Answer:

ANNE

Hint:

She won an Oscar for The Miracle Worker and shares her name with a queen.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Anne Bancroft, the acclaimed American actress known for her Oscar-winning role in The Miracle Worker and her iconic performance in The Graduate. The answer is simply her first name, "ANNE," which fits the crossword’s length and letter pattern. No wordplay is involved—it’s a straightforward reference to a well-known figure in film history.

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