| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OFUS | 'It happens to the best --' |
| CLIO | It goes to the best spot |
| NAIL | It's best to hit it on the head |
| SHINE | It lost out to "The English Patient" for Best Picture |
| SARAFINA | It lost out to "The Phantom of the Opera" for Best Musical |
| OLIVIER | Until Roberto Benigni did it in 1998, he was the only person to direct himself to a Best Actor Oscar |
| JACOBS | A. J. ..., author of the best seller "The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World" |
