The Clue
1976 Best Picture (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ROCKY
Tags
Notes
The answer ROCKY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Uncertain
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"The Italian Stallion"
The Italian Stallion
Not smooth
Oscar film: 1976
Having lots of ups and downs
Definition
ROCKY as an adjective:
1. (rocky, bouldery, bouldered, stony) = abounding in rocks or stones; "rocky fields"; "stony ground"; "bouldery beaches"
2. (rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy) = causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; "a rough ride"
3. liable to rock; "on high rocky heels"
4. (rocky, rough) = full of hardship or trials; "the rocky road to success"; "they were having a rough time"