1994 role for which Jodie was nominated for an Oscar Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “1994 role for which Jodie was nominated for an Oscar” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
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NELL is the answer to “1994 role for which Jodie was nominated for an Oscar”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 4-letter answer that starts with N.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ENLL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Nickname for Eleanor”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “1994 role for which Jodie was nominated for an Oscar”?
NELL, 4 letters.
When was “1994 role for which Jodie was nominated for an Oscar” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with N.