“Forerunner of reggae” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SKA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Forerunner of reggae”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.