Monodrama that debuted in 1989

Latest answer — August 14, 2026

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Clue explained

“Tru” is the title of a one-person play about Truman Capote that debuted in 1989. The clue identifies the work by its form and premiere date.

Clue type:
Pop culture
A stage production of Tru, the play about Truman Capote

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The answer to “Monodrama that debuted in 1989” in the New York Times crossword is TRU — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 14, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 52-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Monodrama that debuted in 1989” answer

TRU (3 letters)

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When else has “Monodrama that debuted in 1989” appeared?

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August 14, 2026 (most recent) → TRU. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Monodrama that debuted in 1989”?

The answer is TRU, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Monodrama that debuted in 1989”?

3 letters: TRU.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 14, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 52-Down.

Can “Monodrama that debuted in 1989” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 14, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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