“Point in a film when an iconic song sets the scene” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEEDLEDROP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Point in a film when an iconic song sets the scene”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 31, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.