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“Neutral shade”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Neutral shade”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? N

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T A N

The answer to “Neutral shade” is TAN

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Nov 12, 2026

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 T starts with

The clue “Neutral shade” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAN — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

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 TAN

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More clues from the November 12, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Neutral shade”

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

The verified answer is TAN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

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

The answer TAN contains 3 letters.

Was “Neutral shade” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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