Messing around on TV? NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: NOV 20, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Messing around on TV?" is DEBRA.

The clue is a play on words involving the name 'Debra Messing,' an actress known for her role on the TV show 'Will & Grace.' The phrase 'messing around' cleverly hints at her last name, 'Messing,' linking it to her first name, 'Debra.'

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 20, 2025.

Debra is a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'bee.'

Actress Messing, Messing up on the big screen, Winger of “Urban Cowboy”, Messing around on set?

The answer to “Messing around on TV?” in the New York Times puzzle November 20 2025 is DEBRA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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