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noun • a concave percussion instrument made from the metal top of an oil drum; has an array of flattened areas that produce different tones when struck (of Caribbean origin) | ||||||||
| 26% | 8 | Birthplace of reggae and calypso music | ||||||
noun • a group of islands in the West Indies | ||||||||
| 26% | 7 | A type of dance originated in Trinidad and Tobago, often accompanied by calypso music | ||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years • rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf | ||||||||
Calypso Staple Crossword Clue
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STEELDRUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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STEELDRUM
Updated: October 11, 2023
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