“Shade of color” crossword clue
Answer
H
U
E
•••HUE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HUE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shade of color”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 22, 2025 grid59ACheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters11 ltrs›64AHearing-related5 ltrs›67AEasily irritated5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 22, 20251ADeep sleeps5 ltrs›6AHigh-speed Amtrak train5 ltrs›11AWord with punching or sleeping3 ltrs›14AOne of a battery's poles5 ltrs›15AOlder but ___5 ltrs›16AUnder the weather3 ltrs›17ASaxophone, trumpet, piano and bass, perhaps11 ltrs›19ADay-___ paint3 ltrs›
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