Hit 1996 movie billed as a "homespun murder story" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Hit 1996 movie billed as a "homespun murder story"” from the New York Times crossword of August 24, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 24, 2025
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FARGO is the answer to “Hit 1996 movie billed as a "homespun murder story"”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with F.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AORFG.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “FX series inspired by a Coen brothers film”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Hit 1996 movie billed as a "homespun murder story"”?
FARGO, 5 letters.
When was “Hit 1996 movie billed as a "homespun murder story"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 24, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with F.