Spike in Hollywood Crossword Clue

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Spike in Hollywood Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
2. United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970)
(adjective)
1. towards the side away from the wind

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HOLLYWOOD (noun)
1. a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry
2. a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
HOLLYWOOD (adjective)
1. flashy and vulgar
SPIKE (noun)
1. a very high narrow heel on women’s shoes
2. any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
SPIKE (verb)
1. add alcohol to (beverages)
2. pierce with a sharp stake or point

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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41. Not that

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50. "The Departed" actor

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53. In which to see the first light of day

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8. Dish that's often fermented before eating

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23. Aid for disaster relief, say

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