“Red state?” crossword clue
Answer
D
E
B
T
••••DEBT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEBT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Red state?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 27, 2025, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 27, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 27, 2025 grid11AOne "B" of B&B3 ltrs›16ATool for Paul Bunyan3 ltrs›19AOne making her entrance into society, in brief3 ltrs›22AGo without food4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 19, 2026NYT Crossword5 Down•••IRENov 8, 2025NYT Crossword2 Down••••OHIOMay 27, 2025NYT Crossword13 Down••••DEBTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••DEBT4 ltrs
•••IRE3 ltrs
••••OHIO4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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