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“Shade close to silver”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shade close to silver”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 29, 2026 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 “Shade close to silver” is ASH

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 29, 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 A starts with

The clue “Shade close to silver” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 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 “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 “Shade close to silver”

What is the answer to “Shade close to silver” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shade close to silver”?

The answer ASH contains 3 letters.

Was “Shade close to silver” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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