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“Waltz or rumba”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Waltz or rumba”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D A N C E

The answer to “Waltz or rumba” is DANCE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Waltz or rumba” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DANCE — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

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 “Waltz or rumba”

What is the answer to “Waltz or rumba” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DANCE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Waltz or rumba”?

The answer DANCE contains 5 letters.

Was “Waltz or rumba” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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