What is the answer to "Be in debt" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Be in debt" is OWE (3 letters).

Be in debt NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the April 3, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

OWE

3 letters · Down · last seen April 3, 2026

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