Dance named after an aviator Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 17, 2003 · 8-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 17, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 17, 2003 · 8-Down · 5 letters
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an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh)
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