Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

A cameo is a brief appearance by a recognizable person, and Alfred Hitchcock famously inserted himself into many of his films. Here the answer is a singular noun matching “one.”

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Alfred Hitchcock making one of his brief appearances in a film

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This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Channel for "Survivor" and "Big Brother"
  2. 4Dessert wine
  3. 5Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films
  4. 6Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears
  5. 7"The ___ Horror Show," 2026 Broadway revival with nine Tony nominations

Down

  1. 1Word before relief, book or strip
  2. 2Snap (off)
  3. 3Cold and unfeeling
  4. 4El ___, West Texas metropolis
  5. 5Expensive gift for a 16th birthday

The answer to “Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CAMEO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026 at 5-Across. 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.

“Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films” answer

CAMEO (5 letters)

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What does CAMEO mean?

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(noun)

  • a small character part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity
  • a piece of jewellery, typically oval in shape, consisting of a portrait in profile carved in relief on a background of a different colour

When else has “Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films” appeared?

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September 14, 2026 (most recent) → CAMEO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films”?

The answer is CAMEO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films”?

5 letters: CAMEO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Alfred Hitchcock famously made one in 40 of his 53 films” have a different answer?

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