Dracula frantically hopping around is most plausibly explained by a wordplay clue rather than a scene-by-scene event. In many crossword contexts, the clue “What makes Dracula frantically hop around?” points to a phrase meaning “light on his feet,” implying that the vampire hops quickly when there is light about him or when he is forced to move swiftly. Direct answer:
- The intended solution is typically the phrase LIGHT ON HIS FEET, a common crossword answer that captures the idea of Dracula moving rapidly (hopping frantically) and uses a pun on being “light” (as in avoiding daytime exposure) and staying agile. This interpretation aligns with crossword conventions rather than a canonical moment in the Bram Stoker novel.
If you’d like, I can explain how the clue fits common crossword themes or help verify other clue-word pairs from that NYT puzzle.
