"Hamilton" was nominated for 16 of them in '16

Answer:

TONYS

Hint:

Think of the prestigious awards named after a famous actress and philanthropist that honor Broadway excellence each year.

Explanation:

The clue refers to the Broadway musical Hamilton, which made history in 2016 by earning a record 16 nominations for the Tony Awards— theater’s top honors. The year "'16" in the clue is a shorthand for 2016, tying the number of nominations directly to the award’s name. Since the Tony Awards are often called "Tonys" for short, the answer is simply that abbreviated term.

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