When Dracula doesn’t feel seen is a crossword clue that resolves to the phrase UPON REFLECTION. Context and implications:
- In the NYT crossword context, the clue uses a punny twist on Dracula’s gaze or presence, implying someone who is not noticed through a moment of reconsideration or reconsidering the situation. The standard answer for the 14-letter slot is UPON REFLECTION. This aligns with how Dracula’s perception can be redirected or clarified only after reflection.
If you’d like, I can explain how the Dracula motif maps onto the wordplay in this clue, or help with similar cryptic-style crosswords.