1972 thriller set in the backwoods of Georgia … or a plot point in 18- 29- and 49-Across? NYT crossword answer is:
DELIVERANCE (11 letters length)The answer for 1972 thriller set in the backwoods of Georgia … or a plot point in 18- 29- and 49-Across? crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
This crossword clue from the New York Times (April 4, 2023) is referring to the 1972 thriller Deliverance, set in the backwoods of Georgia. The movie follows four men on a canoeing trip down the Cahulawassee River, only to find themselves in a dangerous and unpredictable situation. The movie is considered a classic and has been referenced in many other works of art.
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