What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sprightly dance" from February 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sprightly dance”

This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

JIG

Letters3

Starts withJ

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 24, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sprightly dance” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 24, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with J and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sprightly dance” clue?+

The answer is JIG (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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