What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Des ___ (Chicago suburb)" from November 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Des ___ (Chicago suburb)”

This clue appeared as 87-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PLAINES

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Des ___ (Chicago suburb)” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 87-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Des ___ (Chicago suburb)” clue?+

The answer is PLAINES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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