“Gritty film genre” crossword clue
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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 “Gritty film genre”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across 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.
Crossing entries
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