This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 10, 2025 (8 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
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
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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