Ever tackled the New York Times crossword and stumbled upon a clue that made you crave chips and dip? Crossword puzzles are a delightful brain workout. They often have wordplay tricks. It’s so much fun when you finally crack a particularly clever clue and fill in those last few squares.
One such clue that often pops up revolves around the fiery dip we all know and love: salsa! But the question is, what literally does “salsa” mean? It’s a fun little linguistic detour from our usual assumptions. Let’s get ready to dig into the word origin.