This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (67 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2026.
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