“Music genre influenced by the Smiths and the Cure” 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 “Music genre influenced by the Smiths and the Cure”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2026, where it runs at 2 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.