___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes)
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
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Clue
___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes) (3)
Answer
The answer to ___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes) is Tae Bo (3 letters).
Why does Tae Bo fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where '___ Bo' points to TAE, completing the fitness program name Tae Bo. Tae Bo is a high-energy workout that combines martial arts techniques from taekwondo and boxing with fast-paced choreography set to music. The program was created by Billy Blanks in the 1990s and became a cultural phenomenon through home workout VHS tapes, making it one of the most recognizable fitness brands of that era. The word 'Tae' comes from taekwondo, the Korean martial art that emphasizes high kicks and jumping techniques.
What does ___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Bo
proper noun
•refers to Bo Jackson, former professional athlete
regimen
noun
•a systematic plan or routine, especially for health or fitness
VHS
noun
•Video Home System, a videotape format popular in the 1980s-2000s
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 19-across in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026, by Ryan Patrick Smith, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Tae Bo mean?
noun
•a fitness workout program that combines martial arts techniques from taekwondo and boxing with fast-paced music, created by Billy Blanks and popularized in the 1990s through VHS tapes
How to use Tae Bo in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Tae Bo.
•“My mom still has her old Tae Bo VHS tapes from the 90s when Billy Blanks made the workout incredibly popular.”
•“The gym offers a Tae Bo class every Tuesday evening that combines martial arts kicks and punches with high-energy cardio.”
•“After doing Tae Bo for six months, she noticed significant improvements in her strength, flexibility, and overall fitness level.”
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- What is the answer to ___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes)?
- The answer is Tae Bo (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to ___ Bo (exercise regimen popularized via VHS tapes) have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Tae Bo.
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NYT Daily — Mar 31, 2026
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Will Shortz
date
position
19 Across
answer length
3 letters