“Neutral shade” crossword clue
Answer
E
C
R
U
••••ECRU
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ECRU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Neutral shade”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 17, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 17, 2026 grid1A12-12, say4 ltrs›13ASea creature known to mourn its dead4 ltrs›16AMedicare subsection covering ambulance services5 ltrs›20ASettle a bill8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 17, 20265AMake an all-out effort5 ltrs›10A50, on a table3 ltrs›14ALong-stemmed mushroom5 ltrs›15AWow3 ltrs›18AGet to the point?5 ltrs›19AHalf a chocolate bar3 ltrs›22AGeorgia hometown of R.E.M. and the B-52s6 ltrs›24ASmall pieces from6 ltrs›
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