Host of the 2026 Oscars

Why does Conan O'Brien fit this clue?

This clue uses a direct reference to point to CONAN, referring to comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien. Conan O'Brien is a television personality known for hosting late-night talk shows including 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and 'Conan.' He was announced as the host for the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony. The clue works as a straightforward identification where 'Host of the 2026 Oscars' directly describes O'Brien's upcoming role, and crossword convention allows using just his distinctive first name CONAN as the answer.

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Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 7-across in the New York Times Mini on March 15, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 15, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 15, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to Host of the 2026 Oscars?

The answer is Conan O'Brien (5 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 15, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to Host of the 2026 Oscars have?

The answer has 5 letters: Conan O'Brien.

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