"The Big Sleep" film genre Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 11, 2010 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, November 11, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 11, 2010 · 36-Down · 4 letters
NOIR0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre
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