This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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