“Instrument associated with beans and salsa?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARACA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Instrument associated with beans and salsa?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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