27 Across

NYT Daily ? September 23, 2025

Hollywood's Janet or Vivien

Answer:

LEIGH

Hint:

This British actress won an Oscar for playing a Southern belle and shares her last name with a famous director of "Psycho."

Explanation:

This clue refers to two famous actresses who share the last name Leigh. Janet Leigh was known for her role in Psycho, while Vivien Leigh starred in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. The answer is simply their shared surname, making it a straightforward reference to Hollywood legends.

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