This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DEB as a word: (informal) A debutante (a young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society); (informal) A debutante ball or debut.
DEB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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