NYT Strands Answers And Hints - May 12, 2024 Solution #70

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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 to movies that have all won a specific, famous award – deeming them 'perfect pictures'.
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Expand below to see hints for today's words.
The first word is a dark comedy thriller explores class disparity through a shocking story of a poor family infiltrating the lives of a wealthy one.
The second word is an investigative journalism drama follows a team of reporters uncovering a major scandal.
The third word is a historical drama that throws a former general into the gladiatorial arena for revenge.
The fourth word is an underdog story that follows a small-time boxer getting a shot at the heavyweight champion.
The fifth word is a multi-narrative drama explores racial tensions and societal collisions in Los Angeles.
The spangram refers to how all of these movies have won an Academy Award.
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Need the words themselves? You can find the answers right here.
The first word is parasite.
The second word is spotlight.
The third word is gladiator.
The fourth word is rocky.
The fifth word is crash.
The spangram is oscarwinners.
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