“Concept explaining why certain humanoid robots look so unsettling” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••UNCANNYVALLEY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNCANNYVALLEY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Concept explaining why certain humanoid robots look so unsettling”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 31, 2026, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 31, 2026 grid11DBilly Joel title character who's "been living in her white bread world"10 ltrs›29DVehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang10 ltrs›31DInternational Longshoremen's Association, e.g.5 ltrs›35DLake separating Ohio from Ontario4 ltrs›36DRapper ___ Ma4 ltrs›38DPanasonic acquisition of 20095 ltrs›40D"Inside ___ Schumer" (sketch comedy series)3 ltrs›41DEmbankments protecting New Orleans6 ltrs›44DBiol. or chem.3 ltrs›46DOne who's constantly telling you to do this and do that3 ltrs›49DHorrify6 ltrs›50D2010s dance fad with a reduplicative name6 ltrs›51DBound along clumsily6 ltrs›
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Mar 31, 20261A"The Planets" composer5 ltrs›6AAbout 746 of these equal one horsepower5 ltrs›11AColorado Plateau people3 ltrs›14ASign in a TV studio5 ltrs›15AKirin competitor5 ltrs›16ASomething entered into an A.T.M.3 ltrs›17A2003 crime drama adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel11 ltrs›19A___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes)3 ltrs›
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