Steven Spielberg movie from 1978 with Richard Dreyfuss, Close Encounters of the ___- Kind (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THIRD Steven Spielberg movie from 1978 with Richard Dreyfuss, Close Encounters of the ___- Kind (5) (5)
6% MEET Maybe enjoy Close Encounters with the author before another Spielberg movie (4) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 4, 2026
5% PLAYERONE Ernest Cline novel adapted into a Steven Spielberg movie * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 13, 2026
5% RUNIN Close encounter, as with the law (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 24, 2026
5% GARR Dreyfuss's 'Close Encounters' wife (4) Wall Street Journal May 24, 2017
4% THETOY 1982 Richard Pryor movie (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 14, 2026
4% WHATABOUTBOB 1991 film comedy starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss (4,5,3) (12) Mirror Quiz Mar 8, 2026
4% MEETS Encounters (5) Commuter Mar 6, 2026
4% MRHOLLANDS & 20D 1995 film drama starring Richard Dreyfuss and Glenne Headly (2,8,4) (10) Mirror Quiz Mar 3, 2026
4% SCRAPE Distressing encounter (6) New York Times Feb 18, 2026
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