“Genre that punk rock paved the way for” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Genre that punk rock paved the way for”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 10, 2025, where it runs at 57 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.