“Something that often changes color before it falls” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEAF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something that often changes color before it falls”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 8, 2025, where it runs at 96 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.