“"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DESIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.