Hugely successful film … or an apt description of a 59-Down player? Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 9, 2022 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 9, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 9, 2022 · 7-Down · 11 letters
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an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
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