This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
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S _ _ _ A
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SALSA as a word: (countable) A spicy tomato sauce of Mexican origin, often including onions and hot peppers; (uncountable, music) A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.
SALSA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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