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
5% ORA Singer-songwriter Rita (3)
5% EAD Wheel shaft (3) USA Today Quick Jun 27, 2026
5% AXLE Wheel shaft (4) USA Today Quick Jun 27, 2026
5% FLUE Ventilation shaft (4) The Times Concise Jun 26, 2026
5% FORRESTGUMP Best Picture Oscar winner of 1994 (11) Thomas Joseph Jun 23, 2026
5% GANDHI Best Picture Oscar winner of 1982 (6) Thomas Joseph Jun 23, 2026
5% PATTON Best Picture Oscar winner of 1970 (6) Thomas Joseph Jun 23, 2026
5% OPPENHEIMER Best Picture Oscar winner of 2023 (11) Thomas Joseph Jun 23, 2026
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