Argentine dance style — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 19, 2025)
Word Tips calls this clue out with classic ballroom flair. The Mini leans on TANGO, the five letter heartbeat of Buenos Aires. Every apostrophe renders as ' and quotation marks as " so the copy stays polished.
7 Across
Argentine dance style
The clue goes straight for the iconic. Word Tips mentions ballroom origins, and the puzzle expects you to think of dramatic pauses and close embraces. Five letters, no alternate spellings, and every cross keeps the rhythm tight.
Crossing Partners
- 4-Across USEUP keeps each letter locked, leaving zero wobble in the dance line.
- 3-Down GENIE keeps each letter locked, leaving zero wobble in the dance line.
- 5-Down UGLY keeps each letter locked, leaving zero wobble in the dance line.
- 6-Down POLE keeps each letter locked, leaving zero wobble in the dance line.
Solve Like a Pro
Meaning Cue
Word Tips describes a Ballroom dance from Buenos Aires. That definition is basically the answer spelled out.
Anagram Assist
The site also notes you can rearrange TONGA to get TANGO. A handy trick when you spot the letters but cannot order them.
Alternate Clue
Picture prompts like "Dance of old Buenos Aires" or "Dance with dramatic pauses." The Mini rotates these wordings constantly.
Solve Smart
Once the T lands from USEUP, the rest of the pattern falls into place. You only juggle vowels for a second before O and A confirm themselves.