New performer’s impression, involving tuba playing

The answer to “New performer’s impression, involving tuba playing” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is DEBUTANT — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 1-Across. 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.

“New performer’s impression, involving tuba playing” answer

DEBUTANT (8 letters)

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What does DEBUTANT mean?

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When else has “New performer’s impression, involving tuba playing” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) → DEBUTANT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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