Winner of the 2024 Best Director Oscar Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

WINNER (noun)
1. a person with a record of successes
2. the contestant who wins the contest
DIRECTOR (noun)
1. the person who leads a musical group
2. someone who controls resources and expenditures

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