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crip walk

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Puzzle #72 · August 12, 2025
A dance move with roots in the Crips gang culture, originating in So. California in the 1970s. It has intricate footwork, where the feet and steps form the letters C-R-I-P.

This video gives a basic demonstration for beginners.
Puzzle Appearances

The expression crip walk has appeared in 2 puzzles:

  • Puzzle #72 on August 12, 2025
  • Puzzle #198 on December 16, 2025
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Google's Ngram project shows how often a pair of words has appeared in print every year since the 1800's.

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