“Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly"” crossword clue
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••••••••••BODYHORROR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BODYHORROR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 21, 2026, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 21, 2026 grid1DSmoking spot6 ltrs›2DMrs. John Quincy Adams6 ltrs›3DCampaign leader, informally6 ltrs›4DOverseer of the Erie Canal, in brief3 ltrs›5D"Star Trek" villain played by Ricardo Montalbán4 ltrs›6DSome diner drinks5 ltrs›7DThey might have all the answers10 ltrs›8DPink-furred cat in "Garfield"6 ltrs›9DWith 26-Down, basic instruction to a dog4 ltrs›10DNew ___ (official cap maker for M.L.B.)3 ltrs›
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Feb 21, 20261ALook to give nothing away?10 ltrs›11AEuropean city on the Bay of Angels4 ltrs›16ALike some fixations4 ltrs›17AIt gets folded and pressed10 ltrs›18ASplit in two4 ltrs›19APosts on Insta3 ltrs›20AThe third primary chakra is located just above it5 ltrs›21AFoundations of many dad jokes4 ltrs›
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