“Dance move also known as a backslide” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOONWALK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dance move also known as a backslide”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 2, 2026 grid1DPresident who wrote "Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it"5 ltrs›2DDefault outcomes, perhaps5 ltrs›3DKind of sequence that proceeds 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...9 ltrs›4DDuration5 ltrs›5DModern security threat4 ltrs›14DMain ingredient in an aviation cocktail3 ltrs›15D"I like the sound of that!"14 ltrs›20D"So adorable!"3 ltrs›
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