Crossword clue
“Shade of brown that becomes a shade of gold if you change its first letter to an "A"”
This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
UMBERLetters5
Starts withU
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shade of brown that becomes a shade of gold if you change its first letter to an "A"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shade of brown that becomes a shade of gold if you change its first letter to an "A"” clue?+
The answer is UMBER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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