Crossword answer
NEEDLEDROP
10 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, May 15, 2026
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NEEDLEDROP
Clues that lead to NEEDLEDROP
Most recent firstAbout NEEDLEDROP in crosswords
NEEDLEDROP is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak” in the New York Times crossword on May 15, 2026.
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Every appearance of NEEDLEDROP (2)
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May 15, 2026
Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak · New York Times · 55 Across
Oct 31, 2025
Point in a film when an iconic song sets the scene · New York Times · 3 Down