What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Afro-Cuban dance" from October 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Afro-Cuban dance”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RUMBA

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Afro-Cuban dance” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Afro-Cuban dance” clue?+

The answer is RUMBA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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