“Floral shade” crossword clue
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•••••LILAC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LILAC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Floral shade”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 7, 2025, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 7, 2025 grid5DWood strip4 ltrs›6D___ fixe4 ltrs›7DRun out, as a subscription5 ltrs›8D16-Across, to Molière5 ltrs›9DItalian dessert menu staple7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 7, 20251A"No ___, no glory!"4 ltrs›10ADiamonds, informally3 ltrs›13A"A likely story"4 ltrs›14APuccini's "___ Butterfly"6 ltrs›15AD.C. ballplayer3 ltrs›16AIt is "an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken," per Shakespeare4 ltrs›17ATrample6 ltrs›18ABelgian resort renowned for its mineral springs3 ltrs›
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