What is the answer to "Hard-boiled genre"?

The most common answer is NOIR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Hard-boiled genre Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Hard-boiled genre? The USA Today crossword from August 10, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Hard-boiled genre Crossword Answer

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Hint 1 clue words

Hint 2 anagram

Other USA Today Clues (8/10/25)

1A: Downside

4A: Fish-and-chips fish

7A: "Fleabag" network

10A: Spanish bull

11A: Vegetable that's often fried

13A: Place to enjoy pastrami, coleslaw, etc.

14A: Inbox Zero target

16A: ___ ID (driver's license with a special marking)

17A: Words exchanged under a chuppah

18A: Senders of unsigned love letters

Hard-boiled genre Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Hard-boiled genre" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Hard-boiled genre" crossword clue is NOIR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Hard-boiled genre" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on August 10, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.