For a start, half of us are in debt Crossword Clue

HomePublisherEvening Standard - Cryptic11 July 2023
The answer to the crossword clue For a start, half of us are in debt published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Best Answer:
DEBUT

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "For a start, half of us are in debt" leads to the answer "DEBUT" for several key reasons:

  1. Wordplay: The phrase "For a start" indicates the beginning of something, hinting at the first part of a word or concept.
  2. Half of us: This suggests taking only a portion of the word "us," which would be the letters "U" and "S."
  3. Debt: The word "debt" phonetically sounds like "DEB," and combining this with the "U" and "S" from the previous part yields "DEBUT."

Therefore, when interpreting each part of the clue and considering how they come together, the answer "DEBUT" perfectly fits the context and wordplay presented in the crossword clue.



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Definition of "DEBUT"

a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role

Example :
  • the film marked his debut as a director
  • a debut album
  • the Rolling Stones debuted at the Marquee

  •  The Crossword clue "For a start, half of us are in debt" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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    Evening Standard - Cryptic11 July 2023DEBUT


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