“Depicting the world bleakly and cynically” crossword clue

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 “Depicting the world bleakly and cynically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 29, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across 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.