This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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GOA as a word: A state in western India. Capital: Panaji; (music) A form of trance music that originated during the late 1980s in Goa, India, typically with droning basslines and progressive beat changes.
GOA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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