The New York Times Crossword · 1-Across · 4 letters
Part of a dance The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 31, 2026
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Meaning cue
Think of a single four-letter movement in choreography.
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Why it fits
STEP is a basic component of a dance routine. The four-letter noun names one movement rather than the whole choreography.
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The singular “Part” asks for one component of the larger activity.
Answer meaning
A step is an individual movement or sequence within a dance.
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1-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 31, 2026.
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