“Genre of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Big Sleep"” 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 “Genre of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Big Sleep"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 1, 2025, where it runs at 7 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.