US singer-songwriter and actor whose 'Theme from Shaft' won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1972 (5,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HAYES US singer-songwriter and actor whose 'Theme from Shaft' won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1972 (5,5) (5)
8% ISAACHAYES 1972 Best Music, Original Song Oscar winner for Theme from Shaft (5,5) (10) Mirror Quiz Apr 19, 2026
6% ANI Singer-songwriter DiFranco (3) USA Today May 18, 2026
5% CAAN James -, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for The Godfather (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 5, 2026
5% IRENECARA Singer of the hit theme songs for the 1980s films Fame and Flashdance (9) The Times Specialist Jun 1, 2026
5% DUALIPA English singer/songwriter whose first name means "I love" in Albanian (7) The Times Specialist Sunday May 31, 2026
5% MONSTERSBALL 2001 film drama for which Halle Berry won the Best Actress Oscar (8,4) (12) Mirror Quiz May 31, 2026
5% ILL "___ Be There For You" ("Friends" theme song) (3)
5% TOPOL Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Fiddler on the Roof (5) (5) Mirror Quiz May 29, 2026
5% DUET Song for two singers (4) Newsday May 25, 2026
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