This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (80 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HUE as a word: A color, or shade of color; tint; dye; The characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color, for instance red, yellow, green, cyan, blue or magenta.
HUE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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