This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EMO as a word: (uncountable, music) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; (uncountable, music) A particular style of hardcore punk rock.
EMO has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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