This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ A
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SAMBA as a word: (music) A Brazilian musical genre, to which the aforementioned dance is danced, which has its roots in West Africa via the slave trade; (dance) A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.
SAMBA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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