What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Shade in the desert" from June 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Shade in the desert”

This clue appeared as 105-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ECRU

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withU

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Shade in the desert” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 105-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shade in the desert” clue?+

The answer is ECRU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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