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“__ nova (Brazilian dance)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ nova (Brazilian dance)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter A
B ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

B O S S A

The answer to “__ nova (Brazilian dance)” is BOSSA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “__ nova (Brazilian dance)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BOSSA — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “__ nova (Brazilian dance)”

What is the answer to “__ nova (Brazilian dance)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BOSSA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ nova (Brazilian dance)”?

The answer BOSSA contains 5 letters.

Was “__ nova (Brazilian dance)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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