Crossword clue
“Shades”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
TINTSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HUES | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| TINTS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shades” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 31, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shades” clue?+
The answer is TINTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 31, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 31, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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