The New York Times Crossword · 6-Across · 5 letters
Network that launched in 1994 with the film "Scent of a Woman" The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 7, 2026
Answer · 5 letters
STARZ
STARZ is the five-letter network. It began broadcasting on February 1, 1994, with “Scent of a Woman” as its first movie. The date refers to the channel's launch, not the film's release.
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“Scent of a Woman” is a 1992 film. The clue's 1994 date describes the launch of the television network that showed it. Keeping those events separate avoids looking for a film released in 1994 or a network named after its cast.
The final letter is Z
Enter S T A R Z. STARS sounds the same and has the same length, but it is not the network's name. The word “Network” calls for the proper name, and the launch details distinguish this answer from other premium television channels.
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6-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.
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