“1980s video game character who hops between cubes” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.QBERT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “1980s video game character who hops between cubes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 22, 2026, where it runs at 97 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.