1971 film about a black detective, played by Richard Roundtree, with a theme tune by Isaac Hayes (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHAFT 1971 film about a black detective, played by Richard Roundtree, with a theme tune by Isaac Hayes (5) (5)
4% DAILY ___ Themed Crossword, game you're playing right now, with black-and-white puzzles (5)
4% SEAN Hayes of "Will & Grace" (4) Universal Jan 28, 2026
4% GUMSHOE 1971 black comedy crime film starring Albert Finney and Billie Whitelaw (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Jan 11, 2026
4% ACTRESS Monroe, Taylor, or Hayes (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 10, 2026
4% ENDRUNS Certain football plays, and a theme hint (7) Universal Jan 9, 2026
3% ONKEY In tune (5) USA Today Feb 5, 2026
3% EYRE Richard -, director of films Iris and Notes on a Scandal (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Feb 4, 2026
3% FLETCHER Jessica ___, TV detective played by Angela Lansbury (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 31, 2026
3% BOPS Catchy tunes (4) Universal Jan 31, 2026
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