| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEGENERES | Host of the 2014 Academy Awards broadcast |
| BILLYCRYSTAL | Eight-time Academy Awards broadcast host (15) |
| KAYE | Host of the 24th Academy Awards |
| LNDEGENERES | Host of the 79th Academy Awards |
| BOBHOPE | Frequent host of the Academy Awards |
| MCENTIRE | 17-time host of the Academy of Country Music Awards |
| ELLEN | She succeeded and preceded Jon as host of the Academy Awards |
| WHOOPI | She followed and preceded Billy as host of the Academy Awards ceremony twice |
