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“Waltz or tango”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Waltz or tango”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

D A N C E

The answer to “Waltz or tango” is DANCE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 1, 2025

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 tango” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 1, 2025 as a across 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.

Other clues with the answer DANCE

DANCE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Waltz or tango”

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

The verified answer is DANCE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 1, 2025.

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

The answer DANCE contains 5 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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