Down clue · May 6, 2026

Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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"Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay"

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PAYNE

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 resolves to PAYNE, a 5-letter answer.

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