Shade Crossword Clue

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Shade Crossword Answer

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HUE

(3 letters)

TONE

(4 letters)

COLOR

(5 letters)

NUANCE

(6 letters)

HUMANE

(6 letters)

TINGE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
2. a dye for coloring the hair
(verb)
1. color lightly

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SHADE (noun)
1. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
2. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
SHADE (verb)
1. represent the effect of shade or shadow on
2. cast a shadow over

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HUE
(3 letters)
TONE
(4 letters)
COLOR
(5 letters)
NUANCE
(6 letters)
HUMANE
(6 letters)
TINGE
(5 letters)

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