“Geometric figures whose subparts mimic the full shape” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FRACTALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Geometric figures whose subparts mimic the full shape”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2025, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.