Part of a dance
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
A step is one movement or part of a dance sequence. The singular noun fits “part” of a dance.
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This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Part of a dance” in the New York Times crossword is STEP — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 1-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Part of a dance” answer
STEP (4 letters)
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What does STEP mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of STEP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running
- a flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place one's foot when moving from one level to another
- a measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing
When else has “Part of a dance” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- August 31, 2026 (most recent) → STEP
- June 25, 2025 → STEP
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Part of a dance”?
The answer is STEP, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Part of a dance”?
4 letters: STEP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: June 25, 2025 → STEP.
Can “Part of a dance” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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