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noun • a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake • an easy accomplishment verb • perform the cakewalk dance | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Performance tradition associated with minstrel shows | ||||||
noun • the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro | ||||||||
| 35% | 5 | Depiction of a maternal figure in minstrel shows | ||||||
noun • an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. • informal terms for a mother | ||||||||
Strutting Dances Performed In Minstrel Shows Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 15, 2023
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