“Dark crime genre” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dark crime genre”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 2, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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