The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WATUSI which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
1960s dance craze crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WATUSI | 50 % | 6 |
| TWIST | 33 % | 5 |
| LIMBO | 17 % | 5 |
Why may WATUSI be the right solution?
The Watusi was a popular dance craze in the 1960s, originating from Africa. It involved swaying your body and moving your arms in a rhythmic motion.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: 1960s dance craze
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- twist
- frug
- watusi
- mashed potato
- swim
- sprinkler
- critical
- floss
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- turtle
Crossword Answer definitions
WATUSI noun- A popular dance of the 1960s, fueled by the success of the song "Wah-Watusi" by The Orlons in 1962. Secondary in popularity to dances such as the Twist.
- To dance the watusi.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result WATUSI
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