“Shades” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TINTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shades”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 31, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 31, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 31, 2025 grid39AOnes paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme7 ltrs›42A___ Gras5 ltrs›46A"Full House" pair6 ltrs›50AAward-winning Donald Glover TV series, or where it was filmed7 ltrs›53AManage7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 25, 2026NYT Crossword31 Down••••HUESJul 31, 2025NYT Crossword39 Down•••••TINTSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TINTS5 ltrs
••••HUES4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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