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“Light shade”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Light shade”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter H
A ? H

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A S H

The answer to “Light shade” is ASH

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Light shade” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ASH

ASH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Fire product” Jun 4, 2026 “Shade close to silver” May 29, 2026 “Fire sign” May 8, 2026 “Shade of gray” Mar 22, 2026 “Volcanic particles” Mar 12, 2026 “Burnt residue” Feb 18, 2026 “Shade of gray” Feb 13, 2026 “Campfire remnant” Feb 11, 2026 “Fireplace residue” Jan 28, 2026 “Fire remnant” Nov 16, 2025 “Powder of a sort” Oct 11, 2025 “Barbecue residue” Sep 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Light shade”

What is the answer to “Light shade” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Light shade”?

The answer ASH contains 3 letters.

Was “Light shade” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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