This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (31 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: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ S
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JIVES as a word: (intransitive, colloquial) To dance, originally to jive or swing music; later, to jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, disco, etc; (uncountable) A dance style popular in the 1940, 50s.
JIVES 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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