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“Shade of color”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shade of color”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

H U E

The answer to “Shade of color” is HUE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Shade of color” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HUE — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 HUE

HUE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Shade of color”

What is the answer to “Shade of color” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HUE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Shade of color”?

The answer HUE contains 3 letters.

Was “Shade of color” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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