Dance (or condiment) with a little spice
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
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Dance (or condiment) with a little spice (5)
Answer
The answer to Dance (or condiment) with a little spice is Salsa (5 letters).
Why does Salsa fit this clue?
This clue uses a double definition structure where both 'dance' and 'condiment' point to SALSA, with 'a little spice' describing both meanings. Salsa is a popular Latin dance characterized by quick steps and rhythmic hip movements, often performed to upbeat music. It's also a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs, commonly served with Mexican food. The phrase 'with a little spice' connects both definitions since salsa dancing has energetic, spicy movements while salsa sauce literally contains spicy ingredients like jalapeños or chili peppers.
What does Dance (or condiment) with a little spice mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
condiment
noun
•a substance such as salt, mustard, or pickle that is used to add flavor to food
spice
noun
•an aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 3-down in the New York Times Midi on March 30, 2026, by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Salsa mean?
noun
•A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.
•A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.
verb
•To dance the salsa.
Origin of the word Salsa
•origin: Latin 'salsa' meaning 'salted things', from 'salsus' (salted)
•period: Classical Latin period
The word originally referred to salted foods in general before evolving to mean sauce, and later became associated with the spicy Latin American condiment and dance style.
How to use Salsa in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Salsa.
•“The couple took salsa lessons to prepare for their wedding, loving how the spicy Latin dance brought them closer together.”
•“She dipped her tortilla chip into the chunky salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.”
•“The restaurant's homemade salsa verde was so popular that customers often asked to buy jars to take home.”
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- What is the answer to Dance (or condiment) with a little spice?
- The answer is Salsa (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 30, 2026.
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- The answer has 5 letters: Salsa.
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