“Flop ___ (period of failure)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flop ___ (period of failure)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2026, where it runs at 119 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.