"Creature that grows longer in a classic video game (also in this puzzle when it eats a black square)" NYT crossword answer is:
SNAKE (5 letters length)The answer for "Creature that grows longer in a classic video game (also in this puzzle when it eats a black square)" crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
The classic video game in this crossword clue is likely referring to the classic game of Snake, where the player controls a creature that grows longer when it eats a black square. The goal of the game is to eat as many black squares as possible while avoiding obstacles and the edges of the screen. The game has been around since the late 1970s and is still popular today, with many modern versions available on mobile devices and other platforms.