Crossword clue

“Brazilian dances”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SAMBAS
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 12, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brazilian dances” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brazilian dances” clue?+

The answer is SAMBAS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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