1940s-'50s jazz Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 29, 2018 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 29, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 29, 2018 · 47-Down · 3 letters
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an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)
noun
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