The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are an annual awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in cinematic achievements. There are 24 categories of awards, including EDITING (7 letters), SCREENPLAY (10 letters), SCORE (5 letters), SOUND (5 letters), LIE (3 letters), Muppet (6 letters), and Best Actor (9 letters). EDITING is the process of selecting, arranging, and modifying footage to create a cohesive film. SCREENPLAY is the written script of a movie. SCORE is the music composed for a film. SOUND is the audio component of a film. LIE is the category for short films. Muppet is the category for animated films. Best Actor is the award given to the actor who gave the best performance in a leading role.