“Nut-brown hue” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACORN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nut-brown hue”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 21, 2025, where it runs at 55 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 21, 2025 grid37DSlow-cooked taco filling8 ltrs›40DRigorously demanding sort7 ltrs›51DWhat "maki" means in Japanese4 ltrs›52DKardashian matriarch4 ltrs›56DContract enforcing secrecy, for short3 ltrs›
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