Actress Zellweger

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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RENEE is the given name of actress Renée Zellweger, known for films including “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Chicago.” The crossword entry drops the accent from Renée.

Clue type:
Pop culture
A portrait of actress Renée Zellweger.

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This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Animal that appears orange to human eyes, but as a camouflaged green to deer
  2. 6Get a smile or laugh from
  3. 7Business with multiple locations
  4. 8Dating app with a curvy "H" logo
  5. 9"At the ___, please record your message ..."

Down

  1. 1Dashboard gauge, for short
  2. 2Dramatic cry in a game of paintball
  3. 3Fertilizer obtained from bats
  4. 4Add one's name to, as a PDF document
  5. 5Actress Zellweger

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Animal that appears orange to human eyes, but as a camouflaged green to deer — Answer: TIGER. Hint: This striped predator blends into leafy surroundings for deer. 🐅
  2. 6. Get a smile or laugh from — Answer: AMUSE. Hint: To entertain someone is to do this. 😄
  3. 7. Business with multiple locations — Answer: CHAIN. Hint: Think of a brand operating stores in many places. 🏬
  4. 8. Dating app with a curvy "H" logo — Answer: HINGE. Hint: This dating app shares its name with a door joint. 🚪
  5. 9. "At the ___, please record your message ..." — Answer: TONE. Hint: A phone prompt asks you to speak after hearing this sound. ☎️

Down

  1. 1. Dashboard gauge, for short — Answer: TACH. Hint: This abbreviated gauge measures engine revolutions. 🚗
  2. 2. Dramatic cry in a game of paintball — Answer: IMHIT. Hint: A paintball player shouts this after being struck. 🎯
  3. 3. Fertilizer obtained from bats — Answer: GUANO. Hint: Bat droppings can serve as a surprisingly useful fertilizer. 🦇
  4. 4. Add one's name to, as a PDF document — Answer: ESIGN. Hint: Use a digital signature tool to complete this task. ✍️
  5. 5. Actress Zellweger — Answer: RENEE. Hint: This actress played Bridget Jones and Judy Garland. 🎬

The answer to “Actress Zellweger” in the New York Times Mini crossword is RENEE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Actress Zellweger” answer

RENEE (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Actress Zellweger”?

The answer is RENEE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actress Zellweger”?

5 letters: RENEE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 5-Down.

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