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NYT Daily ? September 23, 2025

Line dance

Answer:

CONGA

Hint:

This lively Latin party dance often features a snaking line of people holding onto each other’s shoulders or waists.

Explanation:

"Line dance" hints at a group dance where people move in a line, and "conga" fits perfectly as a well-known example. The conga line is a lively Latin dance where participants follow one another in a single-file line, often seen at parties or celebrations. The clue plays on the literal meaning of "line dance" while pointing to this specific, energetic tradition.

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