50 Across
NYT Daily • August 30, 2025
Director Johnson
Answer:
RIAN
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
Director Johnson" is a cryptic clue where "Director" hints at the first name of a famous filmmaker, Rian Johnson, known for Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The answer is simply his first name, "RIAN," which fits the short length of the crossword box. The clue plays on the assumption you’ll recognize the name from pop culture.