First performance crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with D and has 5 letters.
DEBUT — the 5-letter solution to “First performance”, entered at 18 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 20, 2022.
About this clue
“First performance” appeared as 18 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 20, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 3, 2025.
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What is the answer to “First performance”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the answer to “First performance” is DEBUT — 5 letters, entered at 18 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “First performance” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DEBUT, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with D.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.