“Shade in a picturesque island scene, maybe” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AQUA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shade in a picturesque island scene, maybe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2025, where it runs at 59 Across 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.