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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Picture perfect’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers tomovies that have all won a specific, famous award – deeming them ‘perfect pictures’.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a dark comedy thriller explores class disparity through a shocking story of a poor family infiltrating the lives of a wealthy one.

Thesecond wordis an investigative journalism drama follows a team of reporters uncovering a major scandal.

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Thethird wordis a historical drama that throws a former general into the gladiatorial arena for revenge.

Thefourth wordis an underdog story that follows a small-time boxer getting a shot at the heavyweight champion.

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Thefifth wordis a multi-narrative drama explores racial tensions and societal collisions in Los Angeles.

Thespangramrefers to how all of these movies have won an Academy Award.

Strands answers for May 12, 2024.