“Emulates the three figures in this puzzle ... or what the figures do within the answers to 17-, 27- and 46-Across?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BREAKDANCES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Emulates the three figures in this puzzle ... or what the figures do within the answers to 17-, 27- and 46-Across?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 25, 2026, where it runs at 60 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.