Crossword clue
“Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak”
This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
NEEDLEDROPLetters10
Starts withN
Ends withP
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 15, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with N and ends with P, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Use of a popular song to make a scene iconic, in film-speak” clue?+
The answer is NEEDLEDROP (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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